Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
subulata
ID:
896519

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 12: 292 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895854

Common Names

  • Rhynchoryza subulata
  • Subulata's Rhynchoryza
  • Subulata Rhynchoryza

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Description

Rhynchoryza subulata (also called African Lovegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa and Madagascar. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchoryza subulata is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhynchoryza subulata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchoryza subulata is a clump-forming grass that can reach a height of 1-2 feet. It is best grown in a well-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Rhynchoryza subulata

Rhynchoryza subulata can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

Rhynchoryza subulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchoryza subulata?

Rhynchoryza subulata

What is the common name of Rhynchoryza subulata?

Rice Grass

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchoryza subulata?

Grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands

Species in the Rhynchoryza genus

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

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:220021-2: 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].