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Elionurus platypus

Also known as: Andropogon donianus Benth. +4 more
  • Andropogon donianus Benth.
  • Andropogon platypus Trin.
  • Elionurus brazzae Franch.
  • Elionurus pallidus K.Schum.
  • Elionurus wombaliensis Vanderyst
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Originating in Africa, Elionurus platypus is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Congo, Gabon, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Zambia, Zaïre

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