Anthenantia rufa
Purple Silkyscale
Also known as: Anthaenantha rufa (Elliott) J.A.Schultes +11 more
- Anthaenantha rufa (Elliott) J.A.Schultes
- Anthaenantia rufa (Elliott) Schult.
- Anthaenantia rufa var. scabra Nash
- Anthenantia rufa var. scabra Nash
- Aulaxanthus rufus Elliott
- Aulaxia rufa (Elliott) Nutt.
- Leptocoryphium drummondii C.Muell.
- Leptocoryphium drummondii Müll.Hal.
- Monachne rufa (Elliott) Bertol.
- Panicum aulaxanthus Kuntze
- Panicum ciliatiflorum var. rufum (Elliott) Alph.Wood
- Panicum rufum (Elliott) Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Anthenantia rufa (commonly known as Purple Silkyscale) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina