Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stewartii
ID:
897416

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rajesw., R.R.Rao & Arti Garg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Sida 16: 33 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896751

Common Names

  • Stewartii cane
  • Stewartii wild cane
  • Stewartii giant reed

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Description

Saccharum stewartii (also called 'Stewart's 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 stewartii 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 stewartii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Saccharum stewartii can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are well established. Rhizomes can be divided in spring or autumn and replanted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Saccharum stewartii

Saccharum stewartii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia.

Saccharum stewartii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saccharum stewartii?

Saccharum stewartii

What is the family of Saccharum stewartii?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Saccharum stewartii?

Stewart's 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

R. Raghavendra Rao (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Rao' in the authors string.
Arti Garg (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arti Garg' in the authors string.
S. Rajeswari (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rajesw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979223-1: 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].