African Rice
Oryza glaberrima
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Oryza
- Species:
- Oryza glaberrima
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, waterlogged clay or loam
- pH:
- 4.5 - 7.0 (acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist to waterlogged
- Notes:
- native to West African floodplains with seasonal flooding