Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coarctata
ID:
883013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind., ed. 1832. 2: 206 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882348

Common Names

  • Oryza coarctata
  • Coarctata Oryza
  • Coarctata Rice

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Description

Oryza coarctata (also called Dwarf wild rice, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to India. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in marshy areas, along the banks of streams and rivers, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Oryza coarctata 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 coarctata 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 coarctata 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 coarctata

Oryza coarctata is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Oryza coarctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oryza coarctata?

Oryza coarctata

What is the common name of Oryza coarctata?

Coarctate Rice

What is the natural habitat of Oryza coarctata?

Oryza coarctata is native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:327885-2: 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].