Poaceae · Isachne

Isachne veldkampii

Herb
Habit
Herb
Native to
India
Flowering
August-October

Plant Details

Scientific name
Isachne veldkampii
Genus
Isachne
Family
Poaceae
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Grows in marshy soils and along streams in lateritic rocks
Habitat type
Wetland, Rocky
Native to
India
Flowering & fruiting
August-October
Conservation status
Critically Endangered (CR)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Poaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Spike
Fruit
Grain

Typical of the Poaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Isachne veldkampii

Isachne veldkampii is a herb belonging to the Poaceae family (Grass family). Members of this family are generally characterised by 2-ranked narrow linear leaves, spikelet clusters flower clusters, caryopsis (grain) fruit. It is typically found in grows in marshy soils and along streams in lateritic rocks. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-October. Its conservation status has been assessed as Critically Endangered (CR).

Illustration representing the Poaceae family
Botanical family

Poaceae

Grass family

Isachne veldkampii belongs to the Poaceae family.

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