Sorghum burmahicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Raizada
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 83: 315 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900218
Common Names
- Burmahicum Sorghum
- Burmahicum Sorghum Grass
- Sorghum burmahicum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sorghum burmahicum (also called 'Burmese Sorghum', among many other common names) is an annual grass with short, cylindrical stems and narrow leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and is commonly found in disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and cultivated fields.
Uses & Benefits
Sorghum burmahicum is used to make animal feed, as a soil cover crop, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sorghum burmahicum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sorghum burmahicum is a warm-season annual grass that is grown for forage, grain, and sweet sorghum syrup. It is propagated by seed and can be planted in early spring or late summer. The seeds should be planted 1/2 to 1 inch deep in well-drained soil. It requires full sun and moderate amounts of water. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Sorghum burmahicum
Sorghum burmahicum is native to Africa. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Sorghum burmahicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sorghum burmahicum?
Sorghum burmahicum
What is the common name of Sorghum burmahicum?
Burmese millet
What is the origin of Sorghum burmahicum?
India
Species in the Sorghum genus
Sorghum almum, Sorghum derzhavinii, Sorghum drummondii, Sorghum amplum, Sorghum bicolor, Sorghum brachypodum, Sorghum bulbosum, Sorghum burmahicum, Sorghum controversum, Sorghum ecarinatum, Sorghum exstans, Sorghum grande, Sorghum halepense, Sorghum interjectum, Sorghum laxiflorum, Sorghum macrospermum, Sorghum matarankense, Sorghum nitidum, Sorghum propinquum, Sorghum virgatum,
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
Mukat Behari Raizada (1907-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raizada' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422094-1: 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].