Coix aquatica
Also known as: Coix gigantea subsp. aquatica (Roxb.) Bhattacharya +4 more
- Coix gigantea subsp. aquatica (Roxb.) Bhattacharya
- Coix gigantea var. aquatica (Roxb.) Watt
- Coix lacryma-jobi f. aquatica (Roxb.) Backer
- Coix lingulata Hack.
- Coix poilanei Mimeur
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Coix aquatica is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., New Guinea, Nicobar Is.