Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
killipii
ID:
908693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 273 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908028



Common Names

  • Zizaniopsis killipii
  • Killipii Panic Grass
  • Giant Para Grass


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Description

Zizaniopsis killipii (also called wild rice, among many other common names) is a species of wild rice native to South America. It is an annual grass that grows in shallow water in lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams. It has long, slender leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Zizaniopsis killipii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zizaniopsis killipii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The flowers are wind-pollinated and produce small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf and a small, white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zizaniopsis killipii is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It is best grown in a sunny location with regular watering. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be grown from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Zizaniopsis killipii

Zizaniopsis killipii can be found in the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Great Plains regions.

Zizaniopsis killipii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zizaniopsis killipii?

Zizaniopsis killipii

What is the common name of Zizaniopsis killipii?

Wild Rice

Where is Zizaniopsis killipii native to?

South America

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

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271185-2: 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].