Sporobolus elongatus
R.Br.
Poaceae
Some botanists treat this species as no more than a synonym of Sporobolus indicus[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Agrostis elongata (R.Br.) Roth
Sporobolus indicus elongatus (R.Br.) F.M.Bailey
Vilfa elongata (R.Br.) Trin.
Common Name:
General Information
Sporobolus elongatus is a perennial, clump-forming grass with erect culms 50 - 100cm tall.
The grass is sometimes gathered from the wild and used for making hats.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Southeast Asia - Philippines to New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Habitat
Not known
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 0.75 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
A fairly fine straw of medium length is obtained from the flower stalks and utilized at times for making hats[
345- Title
- Minor Products of Philippine Forests
- Publication
-
- Author
- Brown. W. H.
- Publisher
- Bureau of Forestry, Manilla.
- Year
- 1920
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A useful guide to some of the plants of the area, though terse on details. The book is out of copyright and can be legally downloaded from the Internet.
].
Propagation
Seed - sow in situ and only just cover the seed. Germination should take place within 2 weeks.
Division in spring. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions.
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
