Hygroryza aristata
Phutki Janglidhan
Also known as: Leersia aristata (Retz.) Roxb. +6 more
- Leersia aristata (Retz.) Roxb.
- Pharus aristatus Retz.
- Pharus natans Russell ex Steud.
- Potamochloa aristata (Roxb.) McClell.
- Potamochloa retzii Griff.
- Zizania aristata (Retz.) Kunth
- Zizania retzii Spreng.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Hygroryza aristata (commonly known as Phutki janglidhan) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam