Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
polystachya
ID:
866063

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 135 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865398



Common Names

  • Echinochloa polystachya
  • Polystachya Barnyardgrass
  • Many-Spike Barnyardgrass


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Description

Echinochloa polystachya (also called many-spike 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 polystachya is used as a forage crop for livestock and to control soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinochloa polystachya is a small, greenish-white spikelet with three to five florets. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong grain. The seedlings are slender and erect with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinochloa polystachya 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 polystachya

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

Echinochloa polystachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinochloa polystachya?

Echinochloa polystachya

What are the common names of Echinochloa polystachya?

Many-spiked Barnyardgrass, Many-spiked Watergrass, and Watergrass

What is the growth habit of Echinochloa polystachya?

Echinochloa polystachya 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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88097-2: 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].