Isachne hirtiglumis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Longhi-Wagner & Welker
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39: 846 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317750
Common Names
- Isachne
- Hairy-glumed Isachne
- Hirtiglumis Isachne
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isachne hirtiglumis (also called Hirtiglumis Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a single stem and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is native to tropical regions, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Isachne hirtiglumis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isachne hirtiglumis has small white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Isachne hirtiglumis is a tropical grass native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Isachne hirtiglumis
Isachne hirtiglumis can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Isachne hirtiglumis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isachne hirtiglumis?
Isachne hirtiglumis
What is the common name of Isachne hirtiglumis?
Hairy-glumed Grass
Where is Isachne hirtiglumis native to?
Australia
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
Hilda Maria Longhi-Wagner (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Longhi-Wagner' in the authors string.
Cassiano Aimberê Dorneles Welker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141594-1: 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].