Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gasteenii
ID:
861084

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.K.Simon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 3: 1 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860419

Common Names

  • Gasteenii Coix
  • Gasteenii Job's Tears
  • Gasteenii Job's-tears

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Description

Coix gasteenii (also called Gasteen's Job's Tears, Chinese pearl barley, adlay millet, and coixseed, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Southeast Asia. It is a perennial grass with a short, thick stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and riverbanks, and is often found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Coix gasteenii 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

Flower: White, with a yellow center. Seed: Small, black, round. Seedlings: Small, green, with a yellow center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coix gasteenii 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 gasteenii

Coix gasteenii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Coix gasteenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coix gasteenii?

Coix gasteenii

What is the common name of Coix gasteenii?

Common name of Coix gasteenii is not known

Where is Coix gasteenii found?

Coix gasteenii is found in tropical America

Species in the Coix genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Bryan Kenneth Simon (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.K.Simon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:937920-1: 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].