Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
rangei
ID:
923421

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pilg.) P.M.Peterson & N.P.Barker

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 1119 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922756



Common Names

  • Ellisochloa rangei
  • Rangei Ellisochloa
  • Rangei Ellisochloa Millet


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Description

Ellisochloa rangei (also called Range's Ellisochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It has long, narrow leaves with a waxy texture and a thick, succulent stem. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ellisochloa rangei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ellisochloa rangei has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ellisochloa rangei is a perennial grass native to Australia. It grows in a clump and has narrow, bright green leaves. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soils. Propagation is best achieved through division of the clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be collected and sown in spring.

Where to Find Ellisochloa rangei

Ellisochloa rangei can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Ellisochloa genus

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
Nigel P. Barker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Barker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114278-1: 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].