Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplum
ID:
900805

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lazarides

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 4: 606 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900140

Common Names

  • Sorghum amplum
  • Amplum Sorghum
  • Amplum Millet

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Description

Sorghum amplum (also called African sorghum, among many other common names) is an annual grass that is native to Africa and parts of Asia. It has a tall, erect stem that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It has long, narrow leaves that are about 1 cm wide and can be up to 30 cm long. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sorghum amplum is used as a forage crop, animal feed, and as a soil stabilizer. It can also be used to make syrup and alcoholic beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sorghum amplum is a small, yellow-green head, with a single floret. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and have a long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorghum amplum is a perennial grass native to the United States. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be planted in the spring. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Sorghum amplum

Sorghum amplum is found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Sorghum amplum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sorghum amplum?

Sorghum amplum

What is the family of Sorghum amplum?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Sorghum amplum?

Large-fruited sorghum

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

Michael Lazarides (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lazarides' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:960369-1: 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].