Aristida hystrix
Also known as: Aristida rigescens Roem. & Schult. +5 more
- Aristida rigescens Roem. & Schult.
- Aristida rigida Roth
- Aristida tripilis Thunb. ex Trin. & Rupr.
- Arthratherum hystrix (L.f.) Nees
- Arthratherum rigidum Schult.
- Chaetaria hystrix (L.f.) P.Beauv.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in Tropical Asia, Aristida hystrix is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India, Myanmar
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)
Philippines, Réunion