Eleusine coracana Finger millet (Gramineae)

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Eleusine coracana
Finger millet
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The Eleusine coracana plant species is found in S.E. Asia. It probably arose through cultivation from E. indica. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Finger millet.

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Latin Name:  Eleusine coracana
Common Name:  Finger millet
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (L.)Gaertn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Savanna and upland grassland[200].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soil in a sunny position[200]. Tolerates moderately moist conditions[57]. Finger millet is much cultivated in tropical countries for its edible seed[1, 2, 162], there are some named varieties[183]. It requires a good summer if it is to do well in Britain[K], in warmer climes the plant is heavy yielding, even on poor soils[57, 171]. Plants are seldom troubled by insect pests[61, 171]. The seed stores well[171].

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