Bothriochloa decipiens
Crown Beardgrass, Pitted Bluegrass
Also known as: Amphilophis decipiens (Hack.) Moodie +4 more
- Amphilophis decipiens (Hack.) Moodie
- Andropogon decipiens var. cloncurrensis Domin
- Andropogon pertusus var. decipiens Hack.
- Bothriochloa decipiens var. cloncurrensis (Domin) C.E.Hubb.
- Bothriochloa decipiens var. decipiens
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Bothriochloa decipiens (commonly known as Crown Beardgrass or Pitted-Bluegrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Found natively in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia
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)
New Caledonia