Planting unit

Rachis segmentRachis segment:
A segment of the central axis of the inflorescence (rachis). In some species (e.g. Andropogon) separation of the sessile spikelets occurs when the rachis disarticulates at the spikelet bases leaving the segment of the rachis between spikelets attached to the lower spikelet.

Shape

Blocky

Size

• Length 4–5 mm
• Width 1.6–2.2 mm
• Thickness 1.6–2.2 mm

Color

Light brown

Texture

Striate

Lemma

Not visible

Palea

Not visible

Other structures

CaryopsisCaryopsis:
The single-seeded fruit or grain of the grass family (Poaceae); the fruit wall (pericarp) is united with the seed coat (testa).
and floretFloret:
A small flower in a clustered inflorescence (e.g., sunflower, grasses). In grasses, a floret consists of the lemma, palea, stamens, and pistil.
are enclosed between the glumesGlume:
The pair of chaffy bracts that occur at the base of a grass spikelet, often completely enclosing it.
and a rachis segmentRachis segment:
A segment of the central axis of the inflorescence (rachis). In some species (e.g. Andropogon) separation of the sessile spikelets occurs when the rachis disarticulates at the spikelet bases leaving the segment of the rachis between spikelets attached to the lower spikelet.
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Family

Poaceae

Valid name

Rottboellia selloana Hack.

Synonyms

Coelorachis selloana (Hack.) A. Camus
Coelorachis selloana (Hack.) Henrard
Coelorhachis selloana (Hack.) A. Camus
Manisuris selloana (Hack.) Kuntze
Mnesithea selloana (Hack.) de Koning & Sosef