Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 11: 88 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900580
Common Names
- Cocconerion minus
- Minus Cocconerion
- Minus Millet
Description
Cocconerion minus (also called Small cocconerion, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is native to Africa and is found in dry areas such as savannas and grasslands. It is drought-tolerant and can grow in a variety of soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cocconerion minus is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil-improving cover crop, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cocconerion minus is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, black, glossy grain. The seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cocconerion minus is an 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 Cocconerion minus
Cocconerion minus is native to Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and savannas.
Cocconerion minus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cocconerion minus?
Cocconerion minus
What is the family of Cocconerion minus?
Poaceae
What is the origin of Cocconerion minus?
Africa
Species in the Cocconerion genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,