Enneapogon nigricans
Blackheads, Pappus Grass
Other regional names: Purpletop Grass
- Purpletop Grass
Also known as: Enneapogon arenicola (Domin) N.T.Burb. +5 more
- Enneapogon arenicola (Domin) N.T.Burb.
- Enneapogon flavescens (Lindl.) N.T.Burb.
- Pappophorum commune F.Muell.
- Pappophorum flavescens Lindl.
- Pappophorum nigricans R.Br.
- Pappophorum nigricans var. arenicola Domin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Australasia, Enneapogon nigricans (commonly known as Blackheads or Pappus Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. 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)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria
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)
Tasmania