Ehrharta capensis
Also known as: Ehrharta cartilaginea Sm. +4 more
- Ehrharta cartilaginea Sm.
- Ehrharta mnemateia L.f.
- Ehrharta nutans Lam.
- Trochera capensis (Thunb.) Kuntze
- Trochera mnemateia Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Ehrharta capensis is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
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)
India