Ischaemum janarthanamii

• It is a novel species of Muraingrass identified by scientists in the plateaus of Western Ghats of Goa. 

• It grows on low altitude lateritic plateaus in the outskirts of Bhagwan Mahavir National Park, Goa.

 

• The vegetation is exposed to extreme climatic conditions like desiccation in drier months and soils with low nutrient availability. However, withstanding these, the species has adapted to survive harsh conditions and blossom every monsoon. 

• Muraingrasses are known for their ecological and economic importance, such as fodder.