Chloris radiata
Radiate Finger Grass, Radiate Fingergrass
Other regional names: Radiate Windmill Grass
- Radiate Windmill Grass
Also known as: Actinochloa ciliata Willd. ex P.Beauv. +12 more
- Actinochloa ciliata Willd. ex P.Beauv.
- Agrostis radiata L.
- Chloris biflora Regel
- Chloris durandiana Schult.
- Chloris glaucescens Steud.
- Chloris pallescens Regel
- Chloris radiata var. longiaristata C.Müll.
- Chloris radiata var. longiaristata Müll.Hal.
- Chloris radiata var. longiaristata Müll.Stuttg.
- Chloris scoparia Desf.
- Chloris scoparia Regel
- Chloris tacnensis Steud.
- Chloris tacnensis Steud. ex Lechler
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Chloris radiata (commonly known as Radiate Finger Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. 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)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Chile North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Galápagos, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
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)
Cape Verde, Caroline Is., Florida, Germany, Hawaii, Japan, Kazan-retto, Marianas, Marquesas, Marshall Is., Nansei-shoto, Ogasawara-shoto, Oregon, Samoa, Tonga