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Aeluropus littoralis

Indian Walnut
Also known as: Aeluropus hirsutus Munro +19 more
  • Aeluropus hirsutus Munro
  • Aeluropus hirtulus (S.L.Chen & X.L.Yang) Tzvelev
  • Aeluropus intermedius Regel
  • Aeluropus korshinskyi Tzvelev
  • Aeluropus laevis Steud., 1840
  • Aeluropus laevis var. dasyphyllus Trautv.
  • Aeluropus littoralis subsp. intermedius (Regel) Tzvelev
  • Aeluropus littoralis subsp. korshinskyi (Tzvelev) Tzvelev
  • Aeluropus littoralis subsp. kuschkensis Tzvelev
  • Aeluropus littoralis subsp. micrantherus (Tzvelev) Tzvelev
  • Aeluropus littoralis subsp. pungens (K.Koch) Tzvelev
  • Aeluropus littoralis subsp. sinensis (Debeaux) Tzvelev
  • Aeluropus littoralis var. chevalieri Sennen
  • Aeluropus littoralis var. dasyphyllus (Trautv.) Roshev.
  • Aeluropus littoralis var. hispidula Halácsy
  • Aeluropus littoralis var. intermedius Coss. & Durieu
  • Aeluropus littoralis var. micrantherus (Tzvelev) G.L.Zhang, 1985
  • Aeluropus littoralis var. micrantherus (Tzvelev) K.L.Chang
  • Aeluropus littoralis var. sinensis Debeaux
  • Aeluropus littoralis var. sinkiangensis G.L.Zhang
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or annual.

Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, Aeluropus littoralis (commonly known as Indian walnut) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, China, Eastern Asia, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Middle Asia, Mongolia, Northern Africa, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Altay, Baleares, Bulgaria, China North-Central, China Southeast, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, Egypt, France, Greece, Gulf States, Inner Mongolia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Kriti, Krym, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Manchuria, Mauritania, Mongolia, Morocco, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, South European Russia, Spain, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, West Siberia, Western Sahara, Xinjiang, Yugoslavia

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)
Arizona, Germany

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