Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
interjectum
ID:
901061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lazarides

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 4: 616 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900396

Common Names

  • Sorghum interjectum
  • Interjected Sorghum
  • Interjected millet

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Description

Sorghum interjectum (also called 'Interjected 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 interjectum is used as a food crop, as a fodder crop for livestock, and as a sweetener in food and beverages. It is also used in the production of biofuels and as a soil amendment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sorghum interjectum has small, yellow-green flowers with three stamens and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorghum interjectum is a warm-season annual grass that can be grown for forage, grain, or ornamental purposes. It is a drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Sorghum interjectum

Sorghum interjectum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Sorghum interjectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sorghum interjectum?

Sorghum interjectum

What is the growth habit of Sorghum interjectum?

It is an annual grass that grows up to 1.5 m in height.

What are the uses of Sorghum interjectum?

It is used for forage, grain, and fuel.

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:960375-1: 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].