Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
controversum
ID:
900943

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) Snowden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 55: 210 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900278

Common Names

  • Sorghum controversum
  • Controversial Sorghum
  • Controversial Sorghum Plant

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Description

Sorghum controversum (also called Sorghum, among many other common names) is an annual grass which grows up to 1.5m in height and has long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sorghum controversum is used as an animal feed, forage, and as a soil cover crop. It is also used in the production of ethanol and as a source of biofuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sorghum controversum is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorghum controversum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Sorghum controversum

Sorghum controversum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Joseph Davenport Snowden (1886-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snowden' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422107-1: 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].