Rottboellia tuberculosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tuberculosa
ID:
897079
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nash) Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 41: 163 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896414
Common Names
- Rottboellia Tuberculosa
- Tuberculous Rottboellia
- Tuberculosa Rottboellia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rottboellia tuberculosa (also called tuberculose wild-rice, among many other common names) is a grass species native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in moist and wet habitats, such as wet fields, swamps, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Rottboellia tuberculosa is used as a food crop and forage for livestock. It is also used as a soil cover crop to reduce erosion and improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rottboellia tuberculosa has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rottboellia tuberculosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 30-45 cm apart.
Where to Find Rottboellia tuberculosa
Rottboellia tuberculosa is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.
Rottboellia tuberculosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rottboellia tuberculosa?
Rottboellia tuberculosa
What is the common name of Rottboellia tuberculosa?
Tubercled ratstail grass
What type of plant is Rottboellia tuberculosa?
Grass
Species in the Rottboellia genus
Rottboellia afraurita, Rottboellia aurita, Rottboellia balansae, Rottboellia campestris, Rottboellia cancellata, Rottboellia clarkei, Rottboellia cochinchinensis, Rottboellia coelorachis, Rottboellia geminata, Rottboellia glandulosa, Rottboellia goalparensis, Rottboellia helferi, Rottboellia impressa, Rottboellia laevispica, Rottboellia lepidura, Rottboellia paradoxa, Rottboellia parodiana, Rottboellia purpurascens, Rottboellia rottboellioides, Rottboellia rugosa, Rottboellia selloana, Rottboellia striata, Rottboellia tessellata, Rottboellia tuberculosa,
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
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:222580-2: 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].