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Sporobolus welwitschii

Also known as: Sporobolus andongensis Rendle +5 more
  • Sporobolus andongensis Rendle
  • Sporobolus baumianus Pilg.
  • Sporobolus bianoensis De Wild.
  • Sporobolus bianoensis DeWild.
  • Sporobolus conrathii Chiov.
  • Sporobolus macrothrix Pilg.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Sporobolus welwitschii is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Sporobolus genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Caprivi Strip, Free State, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe

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