Andropogon gayanus var. polycladus
Rhodesian Bluegrass
Also known as: Andropogon appendiculatus var. polycladus Hack. +6 more
- Andropogon appendiculatus var. polycladus Hack.
- Andropogon dewevrei De Wild.
- Andropogon gayanus var. squamulatus (Hochst.) Stapf
- Andropogon helophilus K.Schum.
- Andropogon hylophilus Engl.
- Andropogon ringoetii De Wild.
- Andropogon squamulatus Hochst.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Andropogon gayanus var. polycladus (commonly known as Rhodesian-bluegrass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Andropogon gayanus, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Benin, Botswana, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Gabon, Gambia, The, Ghana, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, KwaZulu-Natal, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda
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)
Andaman Is., Nicobar Is.
Base Species & Variations