Status:
valid
Authors:
(Retz.) P.Beauv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 161 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865427
Common Names
- Echinochloa stagnina
- Stagnina Barnyardgrass
- Stagnina Millet
Description
Echinochloa stagnina (also called Stagnant Barnyardgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, narrow leaves with a rough texture and grows in dense tufts. It is commonly found in wet, marshy areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Echinochloa stagnina is used as a forage crop for livestock and to control soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinochloa stagnina is a small, greenish spikelet that is borne on a short, thin stalk. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small, thin, and have two long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinochloa stagnina is a warm-season annual grass native to Africa and the Middle East. It is commonly found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and gardens. It is a fast-growing grass that can reach heights of up to 1.5 m. It can be propagated by seed, and it is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and climates. It is also tolerant of drought and flooding.
Where to Find Echinochloa stagnina
Echinochloa stagnina is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Echinochloa stagnina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinochloa stagnina?
Echinochloa stagnina
What is the common name of Echinochloa stagnina?
Stagnant Barnyard Grass
What is the growth habit of Echinochloa stagnina?
Erect, annual grass
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399746-1: 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].