Axonopus scoparius
Carpet Grass, Imperial Crapet Grass
Other regional names: Imperial Grass
- Imperial Grass
Also known as: Agrostis polydactyla Salzm. ex Döll +18 more
- Agrostis polydactyla Salzm. ex Döll
- Anastrophus deludens (Chase) Nash
- Anthaenantia columbiensis (Kuntze) K.Schum.
- Anthaenantia gigantea K.Schum.
- Anthenantia columbiensis (Kuntze) K.Schum.
- Anthenantia gigantea K.Schum.
- Axonopus deludens Chase
- Axonopus iridifolius (Poepp.) G.A.Black
- Axonopus mathewsii (Mez) Hitchc.
- Axonopus mexicanus G.A.Black
- Axonopus micay Fluegge ex Hitchc.
- Axonopus micay García-Barr.
- Axonopus scoparius (Flüggé) Hitchc.
- Axonopus scoparius f. mattogrossense Kuhlm.
- Axonopus scoparius f. mattogrossensis Kuhlm.
- Axonopus scoparius f. scoparius
- Axonopus scoparius f. typica Kuhlm.
- Axonopus scoparius subsp. glabriusculus Kuhlm.
- Axonopus scoparius subsp. mattogrossensis Kuhlm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Axonopus scoparius (commonly known as Carpet Grass or Imperial Crapet Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Venezuela
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)
Galápagos