Sporobolus iocladus

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A grass. It can spread by runners. It grows 15-60 cm tall. The leaves are 2-30 cm long and 2-5 mm wide. The grain is 1 mm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can grow in salt flats.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, East Africa, India, Middle East, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seed ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Sporobolus arabicus Boiss.; Sporobolus kentrophyllus (K. Schum.) Clayton; Sporobolus rangei Pilg.; and several others