Cynodon radiatus
Also known as: Cynodon arcuatus J.Presl +8 more
- Cynodon arcuatus J.Presl
- Cynodon arcuatus J.S.Presl ex C.B.Presl, 1830
- Cynodon dactylon subsp. arcuatus (J.Presl) Kern & Henty
- Cynodon dactylon subsp. intermedius (Rang. & Tadulingham) C.E.C.Fisch.
- Cynodon dactylon var. arcuatus (J.Presl) J.Kern ex Henty
- Cynodon dactylon var. intermedius (Rang. & Tadul.) C.E.C.Fisch.
- Cynodon intermedius Rang. & Tadul.
- Cynodon leptochloides Steud.
- Digitaria radiata (Roth) Spreng.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, Cynodon radiatus is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya
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)
Andaman Is., Cocos (Keeling) I., New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia