Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venkateswarlui
ID:
877142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Atyavathi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 65: 666 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876477

Common Names

  • Iseilema venkateswarlui
  • Venkateswarlui Grass
  • Venkateswarlu's Wallaby Grass
  • Venkateswarlu's Wallaby-grass

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Description

Iseilema venkateswarlui (also called the Venkateswarlu's 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 venkateswarlui 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 venkateswarlui 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Iseilema venkateswarlui 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 venkateswarlui should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Iseilema venkateswarlui

Iseilema venkateswarlui can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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

U. Satyavathi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Satyavathi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406363-1: 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].