Sporobolus indicus var. major
(Buse) Baaijens
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary
Source: WikipediaSporobolus indicus is a species of grass known by the common name smut grass.
Description
A grass in the Poaceae family found in subtropical regions. There are about 160 Sporobolus species, mainly distributed in the tropics and subtropics.
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Edible Uses
The seeds are used as a cereal grain.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Notes
There are about 160 Sporobolus species. They are mainly in the tropics and subtropics.
References (2)
- Blumea 35:437. 1991
- Lazarides, M. & Hince, B., 1993, Handbook of Economic Plants of Australia, CSIRO. p 226
