Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum: Streptophyta

Class: Equisetopsida

Subclass: Magnoliidae

Order: Poales

 Family: Poaceae

Genus: Polytrias

 Species:  indica

Description: Polytrias indica is a grass that is native to Java, Indonesia. It is also known as Java grass, Batiki bluegrass, Indian murainagrass, or toto grass. 

Polytrias indica* is a member of the grass family. It has been found in India as a lawn grass or an escape.

Other information

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011 lists Polytrias indica as e.T177242A7398204. 

In India, it was first collected from Khasia (now Khasi) in Meghalaya. 

It has also been reported as a garden escape in the Indian Botanic Garden, Shibpur, West Bengal. 

Some say that the so-called Polytrias indica in certain Indian herbaria is actually Ischaemum ciliare Retz.. 

Polytrias is a genus of Asian, African, and Pacific Island plants in the grass family.

Uses: treating asthma, intestinal worms, and stomach aches. It also helps with digestion and respiration. 

Medicinal uses 

Asthma, intestinal worms, and stomach aches: Decoctions of Polytrias indica are used to treat these conditions.

Digestion and respiration: Polytrias indica helps with the proper functioning of the digestive system and respiratory organs.

Wounds: Leaf powder from Polytrias indica is used for wounds infested with maggots.

Other medicinal plants

Acalypha indica

Contains essential oil, resin, tannins, and alkaloids. Decoctions of this plant are used to treat asthma, intestinal worms, and stomach aches. 

Lagerstroemia indica

The bark, flowers, and leaves are considered to be hydrogogue and a drastic purgative. 

Anisomeles indica

Known for its various pharmacological activities including anti-HIV, antibacterial, antioxidant, and anticancer properties.