Cenchrus tristachyus
Also known as: Gymnothrix tristachya Döll +6 more
- Gymnothrix tristachya Döll
- Gymnotrix tristachya Kunth
- Pennisetum tristachyum (Kunth) Spreng.
- Pennisetum tristachyum subsp. boliviense Chase
- Pennisetum tristachyum var. boliviense Chase
- Pennisetum tristachyum var. jamesonii Leeke
- Pennisetum tristachyum var. ruizianum Leeke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cenchrus tristachyus is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela