Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eichingeri
ID:
883020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 40(1 Anh.): 74 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882355

Common Names

  • Oryza eichingeri
  • Eichingeri Oryza
  • Eichingeri Rice

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Description

Oryza eichingeri (also called Eichinger's 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 eichingeri is used as a food crop and for making alcoholic beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oryza eichingeri 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 eichingeri 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 eichingeri

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

Oryza eichingeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oryza eichingeri?

Oryza eichingeri

What is the common name of Oryza eichingeri?

Eichinger's Rice

What is the natural habitat of Oryza eichingeri?

Oryza eichingeri 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

Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:410056-1: 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].