Dichanthium sericeum subsp. polystachyum
Tassel Bluegrass
Also known as: Andropogon sericeus var. polystachyus Benth.
- Andropogon sericeus var. polystachyus Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Dichanthium sericeum subsp. polystachyum (commonly known as Tassel-Bluegrass) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in Tropical Asia and Australasia, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Dichanthium sericeum, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Guinea, Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia
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