Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sativa
ID:
883103

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 333 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882438

Common Names

  • Oryza sativa
  • Asian Rice
  • Asian Wild Rice

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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oryza sativa var. rubriglumella (Gustchin) Portères
Oryza sativa var. atrobrunnea (Gustchin) Portères
Oryza sativa var. melanoglumella (Gustchin) Portères
Oryza sativa var. mulayana (Gustchin) Portères

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oryza sativa 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 sativa 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 sativa

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

Oryza sativa FAQ

What are the common names of Oryza sativa?

Asian Rice, Common Rice

What is the distribution of Oryza sativa?

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

What is the growth habit of Oryza sativa?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316812-2: 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].