Iseilema vaginiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 20(85): 281 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876476
Common Names
- Iseilema vaginiflorum
- Vaginiflorum Grass
- Sheathed Wallaby Grass
- Sheathed Wallaby-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iseilema vaginiflorum (also called the sheathed grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Iseilema vaginiflorum is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iseilema vaginiflorum is yellow in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and tall.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iseilema vaginiflorum is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix at a depth of 1/4 inch and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Iseilema vaginiflorum should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Iseilema vaginiflorum
Iseilema vaginiflorum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
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
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:67367-3: 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].