Austrostipa variabilis
Also known as: Stipa pubescens var. effusa Benth. +1 more
- Stipa pubescens var. effusa Benth.
- Stipa variabilis Hughes
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in Africa and Australasia, Austrostipa variabilis is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, New South Wales, South Australia, 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)
Germany, Queensland