Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ugandensis
ID:
866098

Status:
valid

Authors:
Snowden & C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 315 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865433

Common Names

  • Echinochloa ugandensis
  • Ugandensis Barnyardgrass
  • Uganda Barnyardgrass

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Description

Echinochloa ugandensis (also called Uganda 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 ugandensis is used as a forage crop for livestock and is also used as a soil erosion control plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinochloa ugandensis is a small, greenish-white inflorescence, with a single spikelet at the base. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong grain. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinochloa ugandensis 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 ugandensis

Echinochloa ugandensis is native to Uganda.

Echinochloa ugandensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinochloa ugandensis?

Echinochloa ugandensis

What is the common name of Echinochloa ugandensis?

Uganda Barnyard Grass

What is the growth habit of Echinochloa ugandensis?

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

Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
Joseph Davenport Snowden (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snowden' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399751-1: 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].