Status:
valid
Authors:
Sunil, K.M.P.Kumar & V.P.Thomas
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Webbia 72: 161 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048161
Common Names
- Isachne manilaliana
- Manila Grass
- Manila Falsegrass
Description
Isachne manilaliana (also called Manilal's Isachne, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to India. It is a tufted grass with erect stems, reaching a height of up to 40 cm. It grows in alpine meadows, rocky slopes and grasslands at altitudes of up to 3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Isachne manilaliana is a grass species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isachne manilaliana has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isachne manilaliana is a perennial grass that is propagated through seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types but prefers sandy, loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best to fertilize the plant in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Isachne manilaliana
Isachne manilaliana is a species of grass found in wet areas in the southeastern United States.
Isachne manilaliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isachne manilaliana?
Isachne manilaliana
What type of plant is Isachne manilaliana?
Grass
Where is Isachne manilaliana found?
Philippines
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77174492-1: 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].