Aristida stipitata
Also known as: Aristida stipitata var. robusta (Stent & J.M.Rattray) DeWinter +1 more
- Aristida stipitata var. robusta (Stent & J.M.Rattray) DeWinter
- Aristida stipitata var. spicata DeWinter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Aristida stipitata is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Aristida, which contains over 300 distinct species. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms