Amelichloa brachychaeta
Puna Grass, Shortbristled Needlegrass
Also known as: Achnatherum brachychaetum (Godr.) Barkworth +7 more
- Achnatherum brachychaetum (Godr.) Barkworth
- Jarava brachychaeta (Godr.) Peñail.
- Nassella brachychaeta (Godr.) Barkworth
- Stipa amphicarpa Phil.
- Stipa brachychaeta f. brachychaeta
- Stipa brachychaeta Godr.
- Stipa eminens f. viridis Kuntze
- Stipa lorentziana Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Amelichloa brachychaeta (commonly known as Puna Grass or Shortbristled needlegrass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South
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)
California, Great Britain, New South Wales, Oregon