Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cochinchinensis
ID:
896912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35: 817 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896247

Common Names

  • Rottboellia cochinchinensis
  • Cochinchinensis Rottboellia
  • Cochinchina Rottboellia

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Description

Rottboellia cochinchinensis (also called Cochinchina Rottboellia, among many other common names) is a grass species native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is a perennial grass that grows in dense tufts and can reach heights of up to 1.2 meters. It is commonly found in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Rottboellia cochinchinensis is used as a forage crop and as a soil improver. It can also be used as a source of bio-energy and as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rottboellia cochinchinensis has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Rottboellia cochinchinensis is best done through seed sowing in spring. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Propagation can also be done through division of the clumps in spring.

Where to Find Rottboellia cochinchinensis

Rottboellia cochinchinensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Rottboellia cochinchinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rottboellia cochinchinensis?

Rottboellia cochinchinensis

What is the family of Rottboellia cochinchinensis?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Rottboellia cochinchinensis?

Cochin Rottboellia

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

João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:909653-1: 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].