Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitidum
ID:
901134

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Pers.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 101 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900469

Common Names

  • Sorghum Nitidum
  • Nitidum Sorghum
  • Nitidum Millet

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Description

Sorghum nitidum (also called Glistening Sorghum, among many other common names) is an annual grass with a height of up to 1.2 m. It is native to Africa and is found in dry savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sorghum nitidum is used as a forage crop and as a source of syrup and molasses. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a soil-improving crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sorghum nitidum is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorghum nitidum can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Sorghum nitidum

Sorghum nitidum is native to Africa, and can be found in dry, sandy soils. It is also found in the Middle East and parts of India.

Sorghum nitidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sorghum nitidum?

Sorghum nitidum

What is the common name of Sorghum nitidum?

Mountain Sorghum

What is the family of Sorghum nitidum?

Poaceae

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

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422175-1: 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].