Panicum mindanaense

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A grass. It forms tufts. It grows 20-80 cm tall. There are 3-6 nodes. The stems have a purple tinge. The leaves are rounded at the base. The leaves are 3-18 cm long by 1.5-4.5 mm wide. The flowers are in an open group.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows near sea level ad up to 170 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Indochina, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Milalba

Synonyms

Panicum delicatum Hughes;