Genus Eragrostis
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Belonging to the family Poaceae, the genus Eragrostis is a large group comprising 433 taxa. It is widespread across North America, South America, Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, and is also natively found in Europe, Australasia, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is commonly associated with seasonally dry tropical regions. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials, grasses, and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 433 taxa (427 base species, 6 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (212), Australasia (75), South America (73)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (234), Subtropical (62), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (59)
- Dominant Forms: Grasses & Sedges (433), Herbaceous Perennials (323), Annuals & Biennials (143)
433 taxa found