Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bosseri
ID:
1303013

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Dransf.

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(3)-40: 12 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315467


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Description

Sokinochloa bosseri (also called 'Bosse's Sokinochloa', among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It has a slender stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are yellowish-white. It is found in tropical forests, swamps, and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Sokinochloa bosseri has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sokinochloa bosseri has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow stigma. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sokinochloa bosseri is a grass that can be propagated from seed. To propagate, sow the seed in a pot filled with moist soil and place it in a warm, bright location. Keep the soil moist and the seed should germinate in a few weeks.

Where to Find Sokinochloa bosseri

Sokinochloa bosseri is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforest regions of the island.

Sokinochloa bosseri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sokinochloa bosseri?

Sokinochloa bosseri

What are the common names of Sokinochloa bosseri?

Common names of Sokinochloa bosseri include wild rice and African wild rice.

Where is Sokinochloa bosseri found?

Sokinochloa bosseri is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

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

Soejatmi Dransfield (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Dransf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155891-1: 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].