Ischaemum ciliare
Batiki Bluegrass, Grass
Other regional names: Indian Murainagrass +1 more
- Indian Murainagrass
- Smut Grass
Also known as: Andropogon aesthenos Steud. +18 more
- Andropogon aesthenos Steud.
- Andropogon asthenos Steud.
- Andropogon bifidus Steud.
- Andropogon macraei Steud.
- Andropogon malacophyllus Hochst. ex Steud.
- Andropogon patentivillosus Steud.
- Andropogon ramosus Blanco
- Andropogon retzii Steud.
- Andropogon simillimus Steud.
- Ischaemum apricum Ridl.
- Ischaemum aristatum var. wallichii (Hack.) Bor
- Ischaemum ciliare var. longipilum Hack.
- Ischaemum ciliare var. malacophyllum (Hochst. ex Steud.) Hack.
- Ischaemum ciliare var. prorepens Hack.
- Ischaemum ciliare var. scrobiculatum Hack.
- Ischaemum ciliare var. villosum (Nees) Hack.
- Ischaemum ciliare var. wallichii Hack.
- Ischaemum indicum var. breviaristatum H.R.Zhao
- Ischaemum indicum var. guandongense H.R.Zhao
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Ischaemum ciliare (commonly known as Batiki-Bluegrass or Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laccadive Is., Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maldives, Maryland, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cameroon, Gulf of Guinea Is., Liberia, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion