Ehrharta calycina
Perennial Veldtgrass, Perrenial Veldt Grass
Other regional names: Veldt Grass
- Veldt Grass
Also known as: Ehrharta adscendens Schrad. +12 more
- Ehrharta adscendens Schrad.
- Ehrharta auriculata Steud.
- Ehrharta calycina var. adscendens (Schrad.) Nees
- Ehrharta calycina var. angustifolia Kunth
- Ehrharta calycina var. calycina
- Ehrharta calycina var. versicolor (Schrad.) Stapf
- Ehrharta geniculata (Thunb.) Thunb.
- Ehrharta laxiflora Schrad.
- Ehrharta laxifolia Schrad.
- Ehrharta nutans Willd. ex Nees
- Ehrharta ovata Nees
- Ehrharta paniculata Poir.
- Ehrharta pilosa Willd. ex Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or annual.
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Found natively in Africa, Ehrharta calycina (commonly known as Perennial veldtgrass or Perrenial veldt grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Namibia
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)
California, Egypt, Hawaii, India, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Portugal, South Australia, Spain, Tasmania, Texas, Tunisia, Victoria, Western Australia