Sorghum sorghoides
Johnsongrasses, Milos, Sudangrasses, And Allies, Millets
Also known as: Blumenbachia Koeler +1 more
- Blumenbachia Koeler
- Vacoparis Spangler
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, Sorghum sorghoides (commonly known as Johnsongrasses or Milos) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Oman, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe