Saccharum spontaneum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1771
Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 183 (1771)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896738
Common Names
- Spontaneum cane
- Spontaneum wild cane
- Spontaneum giant reed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saccharum spontaneum (also called 'Wild 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 spontaneum 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Saccharum spontaneum sub. aegyptiacum (Willd.) Hack.Saccharum spontaneum var. edulis (Hassk.) K.Schum.
Saccharum spontaneum sub. spontaneum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Saccharum spontaneum are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saccharum spontaneum 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 spontaneum
Saccharum spontaneum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia.
Saccharum spontaneum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Saccharum spontaneum?
Saccharum spontaneum
What is the family of Saccharum spontaneum?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Saccharum spontaneum?
Wild sugarcane
Species in the Saccharum genus
Saccharum angustifolium, Saccharum beccarii, Saccharum filifolium, Saccharum formosanum, Saccharum griffithii, Saccharum kajkaiense, Saccharum longisetosum, Saccharum maximum, Saccharum officinarum, Saccharum robustum, Saccharum sikkimense, Saccharum sinense, Saccharum spontaneum, Saccharum stewartii, Saccharum velutinum, Saccharum wardii, Saccharum williamsii, Saccharum longesetosum, Saccharum intermedium,
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 Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420031-1: 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].