Genus Sporobolus
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A member of the Poaceae family, the genus Sporobolus is a large group comprising 232 taxa. It is widespread across North America, South America, Africa, and Tropical Asia, and is also natively found in Europe, Temperate Asia, Australasia, the Pacific, and Antarctic. Across its taxa, it is highly adaptable, spanning a wide spectrum of global climates. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials, grasses, and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 232 taxa (227 base species, 5 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (93), North America (59), South America (51)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (104), Temperate (47), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (38)
- Dominant Forms: Grasses & Sedges (232), Herbaceous Perennials (177), Annuals & Biennials (67)
232 taxa found