Urochloa grossa
Signal Grass, Signal Grasses
Also known as: Brachiaria (Trin.) Griseb. +2 more
- Brachiaria (Trin.) Griseb.
- Leucophrys Rendle
- Pseudobrachiaria Launert
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Urochloa grossa (commonly known as Signal Grass or Signal-Grasses) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Caprivi Strip, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe