Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Grass or Grass-like Plant (Short Grass (Poaceae)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Annual |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 1.2 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Grass up to 1.2 m tall. |
|---|---|
| Taxonomy | This cultivar was bred in India. |
| Cultivation | Keep the soil moist, but do not allow it to sit in stagnant water. Feed plants with a balanced fertilizer about every 40-50 days. Seed can be harvested 100-120 days from sowing. The plant dies after producing seeds. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Seeds |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Thematic Landscaping | Economic Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Waterlogged Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Purple |
|---|---|
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Purple |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Basal |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Linear) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Auriculate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
|---|---|
| Flower Location | Terminal |
| Inflorescence Type | Spikelet / Compound Spike, Panicle |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type |
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Others
| Master ID | 33673 |
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| Species ID | 8087 |
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