Cenchrus caliculatus
Hillside Bur Grass, Large Bur Grass
Also known as: Cenchrus anomoplexis Gaudich. +9 more
- Cenchrus anomoplexis Gaudich.
- Cenchrus anomoplexis Labill.
- Cenchrus anomoplexis var. australis (R.Br.) Guill.
- Cenchrus australis R.Br.
- Cenchrus australis var. latifolius Drake
- Cenchrus laniflorus Steud.
- Cenchrus tahitensis Steud.
- Cenchrus taitensis Steud.
- Pennisetum caliculatum (Cav.) Spreng.
- Pennisetum marquisense F.Br.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, Cenchrus caliculatus (commonly known as Hillside Bur Grass or Large Bur Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Malesia, New Zealand, North-Central Pacific, Papuasia, South-Central Pacific, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cook Is., Fiji, Hawaii, Kermadec Is., Lesser Sunda Is., Marquesas, New Caledonia, New Guinea, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Niue, Norfolk Is., Northern Territory, Pitcairn Is., Queensland, Samoa, Society Is., Tonga, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Western Australia
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)
Bismarck Archipelago, Philippines