Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgatum
ID:
901314

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 111 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900649

Common Names

  • Sorghum virgatum
  • Virgatum Sorghum
  • Sorghum bicolor

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Description

Sorghum virgatum (also called Virgate Sorghum, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. It is a tall, erect, annual grass that can reach heights of up to 2 m (6.5 ft). It is found in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sorghum virgatum is used as a food crop, forage crop, and as a source of biomass for fuel and other products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sorghum virgatum has small yellow flowers that form in clusters at the top of the plant. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sorghum virgatum is a warm-season annual grass that is native to the southeastern United States. It is a fast-growing grass that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers well-drained, sandy loam soils. It is best grown in full sun and is drought tolerant. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in the spring after the last frost. The seed should be planted 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep and should be kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Sorghum virgatum requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Sorghum virgatum

Sorghum virgatum is native to Africa, India, and Pakistan.

Sorghum virgatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sorghum virgatum?

Sorghum virgatum

What is the common name of Sorghum virgatum?

Virgate Sorghum

What is the family of Sorghum virgatum?

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422231-1: 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].