Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punctata
ID:
883096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kotschy ex Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 3 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882431

Common Names

  • Oryza punctata
  • Spotted Rice
  • Spotted Wild Rice

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Description

Oryza punctata (also called Punctate Rice, among many other common names) is an annual grass with long, narrow leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is typically found in wet, lowland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oryza punctata is used as a food crop and for making alcoholic beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oryza punctata has small, white flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, hard, and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and thin with long, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oryza punctata is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought, but will not thrive in dry conditions. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Oryza punctata

Oryza punctata is native to East Asia and can be found in countries such as China, Japan, and Korea.

Oryza punctata FAQ

What are the common names of Oryza punctata?

Spotted Rice

What is the distribution of Oryza punctata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

What is the growth habit of Oryza punctata?

It is an annual grass that grows up to 1 m in height.

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Theodor Kotschy (1813-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kotschy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:410110-1: 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].