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Lophatherum gracile

Common Lophatherum
Also known as: Acroelytrum japonicum Steud. +18 more
  • Acroelytrum japonicum Steud.
  • Acroelytrum urvillei (Steud.) Steud. ex Miq.
  • Allelotheca urvillei Steud.
  • Lophatherum annulatum Franch. & Sav.
  • Lophatherum dubium Steud.
  • Lophatherum elatum Zoll. & Moritzi
  • Lophatherum elatum Zoll. & Moritzi ex Steud.
  • Lophatherum gracile f. annulatum (Franch. & Sav.) T.Koyama
  • Lophatherum gracile f. elatum (Zoll. & Moritzi ex Steud.) T.Koyama
  • Lophatherum gracile f. musashiense (Hiyama) T.Koyama
  • Lophatherum gracile f. pilosulum (Steud.) T.Koyama
  • Lophatherum gracile subsp. annulatum (Franch. & Sav.) Hack.
  • Lophatherum gracile subsp. cochinchinense A.Camus
  • Lophatherum gracile subsp. elatum (Steud.) Hack.
  • Lophatherum gracile subsp. intermedium A.Camus
  • Lophatherum gracile subsp. musashiense (Hiyama) T.Koyama
  • Lophatherum gracile subsp. pilosulum (Steud.) Hack.
  • Lophatherum gracile subsp. pilosum A.Camus
  • Lophatherum gracile subsp. zeylanicum (Hook.f.) Bor
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, Lophatherum gracile (commonly known as Common lophatherum) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Caroline Is., Marshall Is., Society Is.

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