Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comata
ID:
876538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Munro ex Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 19: t. 1866 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875873

Common Names

  • Isachne comata
  • Comata Grass
  • Comata Isachne

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Description

Isachne comata (also called Hairy Bristle Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady places, such as grasslands, forests, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Isachne comata is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isachne comata has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isachne comata is an annual grass that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in early spring or late summer and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Isachne comata

Isachne comata is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Isachne comata FAQ

What are the common names of Isachne comata?

Common names of Isachne comata include hairy oat grass and hairy oat-grass.

What is the growth habit of Isachne comata?

Isachne comata is an annual or perennial grass with a clumping growth habit.

What is the native range of Isachne comata?

Isachne comata is native to India, Southeast Asia, and parts of China.

Species in the Isachne genus

Isachne albens, Isachne angladei, Isachne angolensis, Isachne angustifolia, Isachne arfakensis, Isachne arundinacea, Isachne ascendens, Isachne bicolor, Isachne borii, Isachne bourneorum, Isachne brassii, Isachne cambodiensis, Isachne carolinensis, Isachne cernua, Isachne chevalieri, Isachne ciliaris, Isachne ciliatiflora, Isachne clarkei, Isachne clementis, Isachne cochinchinensis, Isachne comata, Isachne commelinifolia, Isachne confusa, Isachne deccanensis, Isachne diabolica, Isachne dimyloides, Isachne dioica, Isachne disperma, Isachne distichophylla, Isachne eberhardtii, Isachne elegans, Isachne fischeri, Isachne globosa, Isachne goiasensis, Isachne gossweileri, Isachne gracilis, Isachne guangxiensis, Isachne guineensis, Isachne hainanensis, Isachne henryi, Isachne himalaica, Isachne hoi, Isachne homonyma, Isachne humbertiana, Isachne humicola, Isachne jayachandranii, Isachne kinabaluensis, Isachne kiyalaensis, Isachne kunthiana, Isachne langkawiensis,

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

William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405937-1: 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].