Chloris ventricosa
Australian Windmill Grass, Blue Stargrass
Other regional names: Plump Windmill Grass +2 more
- Plump Windmill Grass
- Tall Chloris
- Tall Stargrass
Also known as: Chloris sclerantha Lindl. +1 more
- Chloris sclerantha Lindl.
- Chloris ventricosa var. tenuis Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in Australasia, Chloris ventricosa (commonly known as Australian windmill grass or Blue Stargrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria
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)
Germany, South Carolina, Trinidad-Tobago, Virginia