Cenchrus complanatus
Nicaraguan Fountaingrass
Also known as: Gymnothrix complanata Nees +6 more
- Gymnothrix complanata Nees
- Gymnotrix complanata Nees
- Gymnotrix grisebachiana E.Fourn.
- Gymnotrix mexicana E.Fourn.
- Pennisetum complanatum (Nees) Hemsl.
- Pennisetum mexicanum (E.Fourn.) B.D.Jacks.
- Pennisetum mexicanum Hemsl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cenchrus complanatus (commonly known as Nicaraguan fountaingrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Nicaragua, Panama
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)
Hawaii