Microlaena stipoides subsp. stipoides
Also known as: Microlaena gunnii Hook.f. +2 more
- Microlaena gunnii Hook.f.
- Microlaena micranthera Ohwi
- Microlaena stipoides var. micrantha Domin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Microlaena stipoides subsp. stipoides is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Found natively in Tropical Asia and Australasia, this subspecies is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Microlaena stipoides, which is linked below, along with related varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Malesia, New Zealand, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chatham Is., Jawa, Kermadec Is., Lesser Sunda Is., New Guinea, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., Philippines, Queensland, South Australia, Sulawesi, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Easter Is., Germany, Hawaii, KwaZulu-Natal, Madagascar, Réunion, Sri Lanka
Base Species & Variations