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Bothriochloa erianthoides
Scientific Name: Bothriochloa erianthoides
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Bothriochloa erianthoides
Bothriochloa erianthoides, commonly known as Satintop Grass, is a perennial grass species.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bothriochloa erianthoides (F. Muell.) C. E. Hubbard
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Subfamily: Panicoideae
- Synonyms: Sorghum erianthoides (as indicated in one instance where it is listed in parenthesis)
Distribution and Habitat
- Bothriochloa is a common and widespread genus native to many countries, including India.
- Specific data was collected across Queensland, Australia since 1982 on physical and vegetation features.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is a caespitose perennial, meaning it grows in tufts or clumps.
- The plant can reach a height of approximately 1 meter.
- Culms (stems) are erect or geniculately ascending (bent upwards at the nodes) and can grow to be 80-150 cm long.
- Culm-internodes (sections of the stem between nodes) are channelled.
- Upper leaves feature an expanded sheath and a reduced blade.
Cytological Information
- One source mentions "Metaphase I in B. erianthoides showing 30 bivalents," suggesting a chromosome number of 2n=60.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The grass acts as a host to some species.
Further Information
- Australian Plant Name Index (APNI)
- B and T World Seeds' database
- Tropicos database
- New World Grasses database
- Discover Life
- Queensland Herbarium, DSITIA