Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrospermum
ID:
901090

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.D.Garber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 23: 323 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900425

Common Names

  • Sorghum macrospermum
  • Macrospermum Sorghum
  • Macrospermum millet

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Description

Sorghum macrospermum (also called giant foxtail, among many other common names) is an annual grass with a single stem and a large, flat panicle. It is native to Africa and is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Sorghum macrospermum 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

Sorghum macrospermum has small, yellow flowers with a single spikelet. Its seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single spikelet.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorghum macrospermum is a warm-season annual grass that is typically grown for forage, grain, and silage. It is best adapted to well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought and heat. Propagation is usually done by seed. Planting should be done when the soil temperature reaches 65°F (18°C). Planting depth should be 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) and the seeds should be spaced 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) apart.

Where to Find Sorghum macrospermum

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

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

Edward David Garber (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.D.Garber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422152-1: 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].