Status:
valid
Authors:
Traiperm & Boonkerd
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 75 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332532
Common Names
- Ischaemum
- Thomas' Ischaemum
- Thomas Ischaemum
Description
Ischaemum thomasii (also called Thomas' Ischaemum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ischaemum thomasii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ischaemum thomasii is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Ischaemum thomasii are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ischaemum thomasii is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by division of the rootball in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ischaemum thomasii
Ischaemum thomasii is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Ischaemum thomasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ischaemum thomasii?
Ischaemum thomasii
What is the common name of Ischaemum thomasii?
Thomas' Ischaemum
What is the natural habitat of Ischaemum thomasii?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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
Paweena Traiperm: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traiperm' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77118093-1: 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].