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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow early spring in a greenhouse andonly just cover the seed. Germination should take place within 2 weeks. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and plant them out in late spring after the last expected frosts[162, 200]. The seed can also be sown in mid to late spring in situ[200], though if the summer is cool it might not ripen its seed[K].

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