Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
macrandra
ID:
866019

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.W.Michael & Vickery

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Telopea 2: 27 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865354



Common Names

  • Large-spike Barnyard Grass
  • Large-spike Crowsfoot Grass
  • Large-spike Water Grass


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Description

Echinochloa macrandra (also called Japanese barnyard millet, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has long, flat leaves and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa. It is commonly found in moist, open areas, such as ditches, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Echinochloa macrandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for making furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinochloa macrandra is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinochloa macrandra is a warm season grass that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by dividing the clumps. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Echinochloa macrandra

Echinochloa macrandra is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

Echinochloa macrandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinochloa macrandra?

Echinochloa macrandra

What is the common name of Echinochloa macrandra?

Large Barnyard Grass

What is the growth habit of Echinochloa macrandra?

Erect, annual grass

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

Joyce Winifred Vickery (1908-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vickery' in the authors string.
Peter William Michael: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.W.Michael' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399702-1: 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].