Panicum curviflorum

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A grass. It grows each year from seed. It forms loose tufts. The stalks are 30-90 cm tall. The leaves are mostly near the base. The leaf blades are 7-30 cm long by 2-9 mm wide.

Seeds, Grain

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Guinea, Pakistan, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand

How it is used for food

The grains are cooked like rice.

A famine food.

Edible parts

Seeds, grains

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Panicum deccanense Naik & Patunkar; Panicum neesianum Wight & Arn. x Steud.; Panicum papuanum Mez; Panicum suishaense Hayata; Panicum trypheron Schult.;