Ischaemum janarthanamii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bokil, Datar & R.K.Choudhary
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 57: 323 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023277
Common Names
- Ischaemum janarthanamii
- Janarthanam's Ischaemum
- Janarthanam's Star-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ischaemum janarthanamii (also called Janarthanam's Ischaemum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small white flowers. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ischaemum janarthanamii is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ischaemum janarthanamii is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, thin, grass-like plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ischaemum janarthanamii is a tropical grass that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. For best results, fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer before planting. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance and can be mowed or trimmed as needed. It can also be propagated by division or seed.
Where to Find Ischaemum janarthanamii
Ischaemum janarthanamii is found in the tropical rainforests of India.
Ischaemum janarthanamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ischaemum janarthanamii?
Ischaemum janarthanamii
What is the common name of Ischaemum janarthanamii?
Janarthanam's Ischaemum
Where is Ischaemum janarthanamii found?
Central and South America
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77215151-1: 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].