Genus Urochloa
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A member of the Poaceae family, the genus Urochloa is a group comprising 111 taxa. It is widespread across Africa and Tropical Asia, and is also natively found in North America, South America, Temperate Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is most often linked to seasonally dry tropical and desert or dry shrubland environments. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials, grasses, and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 111 taxa (107 base species, 4 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (64), Tropical Asia (24), Temperate Asia (23)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (84), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (18), Subtropical (8)
- Dominant Forms: Grasses & Sedges (111), Annuals & Biennials (72), Herbaceous Perennials (44)
111 taxa found