Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
picta
ID:
866060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Koenig) P.W.Michael

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Weed Sci. 5: 18 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865395

Common Names

  • Echinochloa picta
  • Picta Barnyardgrass
  • Painted Barnyardgrass

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Description

Echinochloa picta (also called painted 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 picta is used as a forage crop for livestock and to control soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinochloa picta is a small, greenish-white spikelet with three to five florets. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong grain. The seedlings are slender and erect with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinochloa picta 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 picta

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

Echinochloa picta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinochloa picta?

Echinochloa picta

What are the common names of Echinochloa picta?

Painted Barnyardgrass, Painted Watergrass, and Watergrass

What is the growth habit of Echinochloa picta?

Echinochloa picta 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

Johann Gerhard König (1728-1785): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Koenig' in the authors string.
Peter William Michael: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.W.Michael' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907914-1: 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].