Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
oryzoides
ID:
866045

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ard.) Fritsch

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 41: 742 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865380

Common Names

  • Rice-like Barnyard Grass
  • Rice-like Crowsfoot Grass
  • Rice-like Water Grass

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Description

Echinochloa oryzoides (also called small barnyard grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a slender, erect stem and grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, wetlands, and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Echinochloa oryzoides is used as a forage crop for livestock, as an ornamental plant, and to control soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinochloa oryzoides 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinochloa oryzoides 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 oryzoides

Echinochloa oryzoides is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Echinochloa oryzoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinochloa oryzoides?

Echinochloa oryzoides

What are the common names of Echinochloa oryzoides?

Rice Barnyardgrass, Rice Watergrass, and Watergrass

What is the growth habit of Echinochloa oryzoides?

Echinochloa oryzoides 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

Karl Fritsch (1864-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fritsch' in the authors string.
Pietro Arduino (1728-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ard.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399717-1: 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].