Family :
Flora of Nilgiri Biosphere (Northern Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve)
Poaceae
Leaf arrangement
Alternate Spiral
Leaf Type
Simple
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Leaf Apex
Acuminate
Leaf Base
Sheathing
Leaf Margin
Entire
Habit : A perennial creeping grass with erect culms.
Habitat and Distribution : Very common in tropical and warm temperate regions, throughout the world. Plains from the coast to lower hills.
Indigenous Information : Whole plant is used in the preparation of medicines for the children.
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Names:
Irula : Gherkai pullu/Arugampullu
Tamil : Arugam pillu
Hindi : Dub, Hariali
Flower:
In panicles of spikelets.Fruit :
A caryopsis, linear.
