Echinochloa muricata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muricata
ID:
866029
Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.Beauv.) Fernald
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 17: 106 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865364
Common Names
- Rough Barnyard Grass
- Rough Crowsfoot Grass
- Rough Water Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Echinochloa muricata (also called rough barnyardgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a slender stem with a tuft of leaves at the base and can grow up to 1 m in height. It is commonly found in wetland habitats, such as marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Echinochloa muricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber for making paper and rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinochloa muricata is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Echinochloa muricata is a warm season grass that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by dividing the clumps. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.
Where to Find Echinochloa muricata
Echinochloa muricata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Echinochloa muricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinochloa muricata?
Echinochloa muricata
What are the common names of Echinochloa muricata?
Rice Barnyardgrass, Rice Watergrass, and Watergrass
What is the growth habit of Echinochloa muricata?
Echinochloa muricata is an annual grass that grows in clumps or tufts.
Species in the Echinochloa genus
Echinochloa brevipedicellata, Echinochloa callopus, Echinochloa chacoensis, Echinochloa colona, Echinochloa crus-galli, Echinochloa crus-pavonis, Echinochloa elliptica, Echinochloa haploclada, Echinochloa helodes, Echinochloa holciformis, Echinochloa inundata, Echinochloa jaliscana, Echinochloa jubata, Echinochloa kimberleyensis, Echinochloa lacunaria, Echinochloa macrandra, Echinochloa muricata, Echinochloa obtusiflora, Echinochloa oplismenoides, Echinochloa oryzoides, Echinochloa paludigena, Echinochloa picta, Echinochloa pithopus, Echinochloa polystachya, Echinochloa praestans, Echinochloa pyramidalis, Echinochloa rotundiflora, Echinochloa stagnina, Echinochloa telmatophila, Echinochloa turneriana, Echinochloa ugandensis, Echinochloa walteri, Echinochloa glabrescens, Echinochloa oryzicola, Echinochloa colonum,
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
Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88087-2: 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].