Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
oryzicola
ID:
866044

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vasinger) Vasinger

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 2: 33 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865379



Common Names

  • Ricefield Barnyard Grass
  • Ricefield Crowsfoot Grass
  • Ricefield Water Grass


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Description

Echinochloa oryzicola (also called rice barnyard grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a slender, erect stem and grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, wetlands, and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Echinochloa oryzicola is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to control soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinochloa oryzicola 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 oryzicola 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 oryzicola

Echinochloa oryzicola is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Echinochloa oryzicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinochloa oryzicola?

Echinochloa oryzicola

What are the common names of Echinochloa oryzicola?

Rice Barnyardgrass, Rice Watergrass, and Watergrass

What is the growth habit of Echinochloa oryzicola?

Echinochloa oryzicola is an annual grass that grows in clumps or tufts.

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

Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.
Antonina Vasilievna Vasinger (1892-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasinger' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1172036-2: 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].