Status:
valid
Authors:
Ohwi & Veldkamp
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 15: 124 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347563
Common Names
- Iseilema javanicum
- Javanicum Iseilema
- Javanicum Grass
Uses & Benefits
Iseilema javanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iseilema javanicum is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and have a single, white, five-petaled flower.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iseilema javanicum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Iseilema javanicum
Iseilema javanicum is a species of grass that is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Iseilema javanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iseilema javanicum?
Iseilema javanicum
What is the common name of Iseilema javanicum?
Java grass
What is the natural habitat of Iseilema javanicum?
Grassy slopes
Species in the Iseilema genus
Iseilema anthephoroides,
Iseilema argutum,
Iseilema calvum,
Iseilema ciliatum,
Iseilema convexum,
Iseilema dolichotrichum,
Iseilema eremaeum,
Iseilema fragile,
Iseilema holei,
Iseilema holmesii,
Iseilema hubbardii,
Iseilema jainiana,
Iseilema macratherum,
Iseilema maculatum,
Iseilema membranaceum,
Iseilema minutiflorum,
Iseilema prostratum,
Iseilema schmidii,
Iseilema siamense,
Iseilema thorelii,
Iseilema trichopus,
Iseilema vaginiflorum,
Iseilema venkateswarlui,
Iseilema windersii,
Iseilema javanicum,
Iseilema kunhikannanii,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159783-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].