Ischaemum latifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Révis. Gramin. 1: 168 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876295
Common Names
- Ischaemum Latifolium
- Broadleaf Ischaemum
- Broadleaf Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ischaemum latifolium (also called Broad-leaved grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass found in tropical and subtropical regions. It has a cylindrical stem and its leaves are linear and flat. It is found in open grasslands, roadsides and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ischaemum latifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ischaemum latifolium is small and yellow in colour. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedling is a small, slender plant with a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ischaemum latifolium is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10 cm apart when they are large enough to handle. The plants can also be propagated by division in early spring.
Where to Find Ischaemum latifolium
Ischaemum latifolium can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Ischaemum latifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ischaemum latifolium?
Ischaemum latifolium
What is the common name of Ischaemum latifolium?
Broadleaf Ischaemum
Where is Ischaemum latifolium found?
Ischaemum latifolium is found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
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
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406218-1: 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].