Iseilema kunhikannanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.C.Mohan, Y.Mahesh & K.Prasad
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 434: 113 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023278
Common Names
- Iseilema kunhikannanii
- Kunhikannan's Iseilema
- Kunhikannan's Star-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iseilema kunhikannanii (also called Kunhikannan's Iseilema, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small white flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Iseilema kunhikannanii is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Iseilema kunhikannanii are small, yellow-green and appear in clusters. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and needle-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iseilema kunhikannanii is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1-2 m tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand.
Where to Find Iseilema kunhikannanii
Iseilema kunhikannanii is found in the tropical rainforests of India.
Iseilema kunhikannanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iseilema kunhikannanii?
Iseilema kunhikannanii
What is the common name of Iseilema kunhikannanii?
Kunhikannani's Iseilema
Where is Iseilema kunhikannanii found?
Central and South America
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:77207146-1: 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].