Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
crus-galli
ID:
865901

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) P.Beauv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 53 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865236



Common Names

  • Echinochloa crus-galli
  • Cockspur Grass
  • Cockspur Barnyardgrass


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Description

Echinochloa crus-galli (also called cockspur grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to temperate and tropical regions of the world. It has a stout stem with a tuft of leaves at the base and can grow up to 1 m in height. It is commonly found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Echinochloa crus-galli is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of biomass for energy production.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Echinochloa crus-galli var. angustifolia (Döll) Podp.
Echinochloa crus-galli sub. utilis (Ohwi & Yabuno) T.Koyama
Echinochloa crus-galli sub. crus-galli

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinochloa crus-galli is yellow, with a white center, and is borne in a terminal raceme. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a short, curved tail. The seedling is a small, upright, grass-like plant with a short, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinochloa crus-galli is a perennial grass native to Mexico and Central America. It is a low-growing species, reaching a height of about 15 cm (6 in). It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall, and cuttings can be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Echinochloa crus-galli

Echinochloa crus-galli is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Echinochloa crus-galli FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinochloa crus-galli?

Echinochloa crus-galli

What is the common name of Echinochloa crus-galli?

Cockspur Watergrass

Where is Echinochloa crus-galli found?

Echinochloa crus-galli is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Echinochloa genus

Echinochloa brevipedicellata, Echinochloa callopus, Echinochloa chacoensis, Echinochloa colona, Echinochloa crus-galli, Echinochloa crus-pavonis, Echinochloa elliptica, Echinochloa haploclada, Echinochloa helodes, Echinochloa holciformis, Echinochloa inundata, Echinochloa jaliscana, Echinochloa jubata, Echinochloa kimberleyensis, Echinochloa lacunaria, Echinochloa macrandra, Echinochloa muricata, Echinochloa obtusiflora, Echinochloa oplismenoides, Echinochloa oryzoides, Echinochloa paludigena, Echinochloa picta, Echinochloa pithopus, Echinochloa polystachya, Echinochloa praestans, Echinochloa pyramidalis, Echinochloa rotundiflora, Echinochloa stagnina, Echinochloa telmatophila, Echinochloa turneriana, Echinochloa ugandensis, Echinochloa walteri, Echinochloa glabrescens, Echinochloa oryzicola, Echinochloa colonum,

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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399660-1: 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].