Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
microstachya
ID:
908694

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees ex Trin.) Döll & Asch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(1): 12 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908029



Common Names

  • Zizaniopsis microstachya
  • Microstachya Panic Grass
  • Giant Para Grass


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Description

Zizaniopsis microstachya (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 microstachya 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 microstachya 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 microstachya is a species of grass native to North America. It is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or by dividing the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, shady environment with partial sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Zizaniopsis microstachya

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

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

Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
Johann Christoph Döll (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Döll' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:426982-1: 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].