Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
turneriana
ID:
866097

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Domin) J.M.Black

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Austral. , ed. 2, 1: 72 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865432

Common Names

  • Echinochloa turneriana
  • Turneriana Barnyardgrass
  • Turneriana Millet

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Description

Echinochloa turneriana (also called Turner's 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 turneriana is used as a forage crop for livestock and to control soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinochloa turneriana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinochloa turneriana 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 turneriana

Echinochloa turneriana is native to tropical and subtropical areas of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Echinochloa turneriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinochloa turneriana?

Echinochloa turneriana

What is the common name of Echinochloa turneriana?

Turner's Barnyard Grass

What is the growth habit of Echinochloa turneriana?

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

John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:166311-3: 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].