Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
crus-pavonis
ID:
865962

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mant. 2: 269 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865297



Common Names

  • Echinochloa crus-pavonis
  • Peacock Grass
  • Peacock Barnyardgrass


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Description

Echinochloa crus-pavonis (also called pavon grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a slender stem with a tuft of leaves at the base and can grow up to 1 m in height. It is commonly found in wetland habitats, such as marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Echinochloa crus-pavonis is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinochloa crus-pavonis 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-pavonis 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-pavonis

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

Echinochloa crus-pavonis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinochloa crus-pavonis?

Echinochloa crus-pavonis

What is the common name of Echinochloa crus-pavonis?

Pavon Watergrass

Where is Echinochloa crus-pavonis found?

Echinochloa crus-pavonis 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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30149942-2: 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].