Ichnanthus grandifolius

Description

HABIT Perennial.Rhizomes elongated.Butt sheaths pubescent.Culms geniculately ascending;60–200 cm long.Leaf-sheaths pilose.Ligule a ciliate membrane;1 mm long.Collar dark.Leaf-blade base with a brief petiole-like connection to sheath,or with a false petiole;petiole 0.3–2 cm long.Leaf-blades lanceolate,or ovate;22–32 cm long;35–60 mm wide.Leaf-blade venation with distinct cross veins.Leaf-blade surface glabrous.Leaf-blade margins glabrous,or ciliate;hairy at base.Leaf-blade apex acuminate.INFLORESCENCE Inflorescence composed of racemes.