Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maximum
ID:
897308

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brongn.) Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math., Seconde Pt. Sci. Nat. 4(2, Bot.): 92 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896643

Common Names

  • Saccharum maximum
  • Maximum Saccharum
  • Maximum Sugar Cane

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Description

Saccharum maximum (also called Giant Reed, among many other common names) is a tall, perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in wetland habitats, including marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Saccharum maximum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of fiber for making rope and other products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saccharum maximum is a white-colored spike with a yellow tinge. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a white-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saccharum maximum is a perennial grass that is native to India. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Saccharum maximum

Saccharum maximum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and parts of Africa.

Saccharum maximum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saccharum maximum?

Saccharum maximum

What is the common name of Saccharum maximum?

Giant sugarcane

Where is Saccharum maximum found?

Saccharum maximum is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

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 Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:419957-1: 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].