Biology:Oryza latifolia

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Short description: Species of plant in the family Poaceae

Oryza latifolia
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Oryza
Species:
O. latifolia
Binomial name
Oryza latifolia
Desv.
Synonyms[2]
  • Oryza alta Swallen
  • Oryza latifolia var. grandispiculis A.Chev.
  • Oryza platyphylla Schult. & Schult.f.
  • Oryza sativa var. latifolia (Desv.) Döll

Oryza latifolia, the broadleaf rice, is a widespread species of grass (family Poaceae).[3] It is native to wetter areas of Latin America and the Caribbean, and has been introduced to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam.[2] A facultative aquatic perennial, if flooded it can adapt by growing considerably taller.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15248559 entry