Poaceae · Spodiopogon

Stalked-Leaf Beard Grass

Spodiopogon rhizophorus

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra & more
Flowering
September-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Spodiopogon rhizophorus
Genus
Spodiopogon
Family
Poaceae
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Semi-evergreen forests often along road cuttings
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India
Found in India
Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka
Flowering & fruiting
September-December
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Poaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Spike
Fruit
Grain

Typical of the Poaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Stalked-Leaf Beard Grass

Stalked-Leaf Beard Grass (Spodiopogon rhizophorus) is a herb belonging to the Poaceae family (Grass family). Members of this family are generally characterised by 2-ranked narrow linear leaves, spikelet clusters flower clusters, caryopsis (grain) fruit. It is typically found in semi-evergreen forests often along road cuttings. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-December.

Illustration representing the Poaceae family
Botanical family

Poaceae

Grass family

Stalked-Leaf Beard Grass belongs to the Poaceae family.

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