Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflorum
ID:
901073

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Bailey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Bellenden-Ker Exped. : 70 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900408

Common Names

  • Sorghum laxiflorum
  • Loose-flowered Sorghum
  • Loose-flowered millet

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Description

Sorghum laxiflorum (also called 'Loose-flowered Sorghum', among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves with a smooth texture and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sorghum laxiflorum is used as a forage crop and as a source of biomass for fuel and energy production. It is also used for its grain, which is used for making flour, beer, and other food products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sorghum laxiflorum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorghum laxiflorum is a warm-season annual grass that is grown for its grain, forage, and silage. It is best adapted to well-drained soils in the southern United States. It is propagated by seed and can be planted in early spring or late summer. It is tolerant of drought and heat, but not cold temperatures.

Where to Find Sorghum laxiflorum

Sorghum laxiflorum can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Sorghum laxiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sorghum laxiflorum?

Sorghum laxiflorum

What is the growth habit of Sorghum laxiflorum?

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

What are the uses of Sorghum laxiflorum?

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

Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422147-1: 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].