Ischaemum eberhardtii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Camus
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 25: 202 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876212
Common Names
- Ischaemum Eberhardtii
- Eberhardt's Ischaemum
- Eberhardt Ischaemum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ischaemum eberhardtii (also called Eberhardt's Ischaemum, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has a cylindrical stem, long and narrow leaves, and a panicle inflorescence. It is native to India and is found in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ischaemum eberhardtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ischaemum eberhardtii is small, white or cream-colored, and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid shape. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ischaemum eberhardtii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soils and is tolerant of both drought and flooding. It is best grown in well-drained soils and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is a low-maintenance grass and does not require much fertilization or irrigation. It can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Ischaemum eberhardtii
Ischaemum eberhardtii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Ischaemum eberhardtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ischaemum eberhardtii?
Ischaemum eberhardtii
What is the common name of Ischaemum eberhardtii?
Eberhardt's Ischaemum
What is the natural habitat of Ischaemum eberhardtii?
Ischaemum eberhardtii is found in open grasslands and scrub in India and Sri Lanka
Species in the Ischaemum genus
Ischaemum afrum, Ischaemum agastyamalayanum, Ischaemum albovillosum, Ischaemum amethystinum, Ischaemum anthephoroides, Ischaemum arenosum, Ischaemum aristatum, Ischaemum aureum, Ischaemum australe, Ischaemum barbatum, Ischaemum beccarii, Ischaemum bolei, Ischaemum bombaiense, Ischaemum burmanicum, Ischaemum byrone, Ischaemum cannanorense, Ischaemum celebicum, Ischaemum ciliare, Ischaemum commutatum, Ischaemum copeanum, Ischaemum dalzellii, Ischaemum decumbens, Ischaemum diplopogon, Ischaemum eberhardtii, Ischaemum elimalayanum, Ischaemum feildingianum, Ischaemum fischeri, Ischaemum flumineum, Ischaemum fluviatile, Ischaemum fragile, Ischaemum glaucescens, Ischaemum guianense, Ischaemum hansenii, Ischaemum heterotrichum, Ischaemum hubbardii, Ischaemum huegelii, Ischaemum impressum, Ischaemum jayachandranii, Ischaemum kingii, Ischaemum koenigii, Ischaemum koleostachys, Ischaemum kumarakodiense, Ischaemum lanatum, Ischaemum latifolium, Ischaemum lisboae, Ischaemum longisetum, Ischaemum malabaricum, Ischaemum merrillii, Ischaemum minus, Ischaemum molle,
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
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406158-1: 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].