Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
australiensis
ID:
883000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 20(85): 333 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882335

Common Names

  • Oryza australiensis
  • Australiensis Oryza
  • Australiensis Rice

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Description

Oryza australiensis (also called Australian Rice, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands, and has small, white flowers. It grows to a height of about 0.5 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Oryza australiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin infections, wounds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oryza australiensis has small, white flowers that form in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oryza australiensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated through division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Oryza australiensis

Oryza australiensis is native to Australia and can be found in grasslands and savannas.

Oryza australiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oryza australiensis?

Oryza australiensis

What is the common name of Oryza australiensis?

Australian Wild Rice

What is the natural habitat of Oryza australiensis?

Oryza australiensis is native to Australia.

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

Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:410043-1: 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].