Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sikkimense
ID:
897392

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) V.Naray. ex Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Fl. Assam 5(App. 1): 462 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896727

Common Names

  • Sikkimense cane
  • Sikkimense wild cane
  • Sikkimense giant reed

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Description

Saccharum sikkimense (also called 'Sikkim Canegrass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. It grows in open grasslands, savannas, and along roadsides and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Saccharum sikkimense is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Saccharum sikkimense are small and white, with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saccharum sikkimense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be watered regularly and kept in a sunny location. They should be fertilized every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Saccharum sikkimense

Saccharum sikkimense is native to the Himalayas, including parts of India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Saccharum sikkimense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saccharum sikkimense?

Saccharum sikkimense

What is the family of Saccharum sikkimense?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Saccharum sikkimense?

Sikkim sugarcane

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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420019-1: 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].