Cenchrus biflorus
India Sandbur, Indian Sandbur
Other regional names: Indian Sandburr
- Indian Sandburr
Also known as: Cenchrus annularis Andersson +9 more
- Cenchrus annularis Andersson
- Cenchrus barbatus Schumach.
- Cenchrus catharticus Delile
- Cenchrus catharticus Schltdl.
- Cenchrus lapeta Ham. ex Stapf
- Cenchrus leptacanthus A.Camus
- Cenchrus niloticus Fig. & De Not.
- Cenchrus perinvolucratus Stapf & C.E.Hubb.
- Cenchrus rajasthanensis Kanodia & P.C.Nanda
- Cenchrus triflorus Aitch.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Cenchrus biflorus (commonly known as India sandbur or Indian sandbur) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Asia, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Caprivi Strip, Chad, Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, The, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sinai, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, West Himalaya, Yemen, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
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)
Alabama, New York