Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiglumis
ID:
883033

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Döll) Prodoehl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Arch. 1: 233 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882368

Common Names

  • Oryza grandiglumis
  • Grandiglumis Oryza
  • Grandiglumis Rice

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Description

Oryza grandiglumis (also called Giant 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 grandiglumis is used as a food crop and for making alcoholic beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oryza grandiglumis has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oryza grandiglumis is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It grows to a height of about 1 meter and prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Oryza grandiglumis

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

Oryza grandiglumis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oryza grandiglumis?

Oryza grandiglumis

What is the common name of Oryza grandiglumis?

Large-grained Rice

What is the natural habitat of Oryza grandiglumis?

Oryza grandiglumis 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

Johann Christoph Döll (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Döll' in the authors string.
Alice Prodoehl: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prodoehl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:176926-2: 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].