Coix aquatica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind., ed. 1832. 3: 571 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860409
Common Names
- Aquatica Coix
- Aquatica Job's Tears
- Aquatica Job's-tears
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coix aquatica (also called water coix, watery-coix, and water-coix, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. It is an annual grass growing up to 1 m tall, with an erect stem and a tuft of leaves at the top. It grows in moist, shady areas such as riverbanks and damp forests.
Uses & Benefits
Coix aquatica has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has benefits such as being drought-tolerant and providing habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coix aquatica is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and round with a rough surface. The seedlings are thin and wiry.
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Coix aquatica can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Coix aquatica
Coix aquatica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.
Coix aquatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coix aquatica?
Coix aquatica
What is the common name of Coix aquatica?
Common name of Coix aquatica is not known
Where is Coix aquatica found?
Coix aquatica is found in tropical America
Species in the Coix genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396514-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].