Ischaemum pushpangadanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravi, N.Mohanan & Kiran Raj
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Rheedea 10: 49 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000876360
Common Names
- Ischaemum pushpangadanii
- Pushpangadan's Ischaemum
- Pushpangadan Ischaemum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ischaemum pushpangadanii (also called Pushpangadani's Ischaemum, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to India. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 m and has a tufted habit. It is found in moist grasslands, along roadsides and in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ischaemum pushpangadanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ischaemum pushpangadanii is yellow in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and tall.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ischaemum pushpangadanii is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.
Where to Find Ischaemum pushpangadanii
Ischaemum pushpangadanii can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Ischaemum pushpangadanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ischaemum pushpangadanii?
Ischaemum pushpangadanii
What type of plant is Ischaemum pushpangadanii?
Grass
What is the natural habitat of Ischaemum pushpangadanii?
Dry deciduous forests
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
N. Ravi (d.2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravi' in the authors string.
Narayanan Nair Mohanan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Mohanan' in the authors string.
M.S. Kiran Raj: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiran Raj' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1018592-1: 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].