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Eragrostis echinochloidea

African Lovegrass, Tick Grass
Also known as: Eragrostis auriculata Hack. +1 more
  • Eragrostis auriculata Hack.
  • Eragrostis echinocloidea Stapf
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Eragrostis echinochloidea (commonly known as African lovegrass or Tick Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. 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, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Botswana, Cape Provinces, Caprivi Strip, Free State, Lesotho, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Zimbabwe

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)
Arizona, Great Britain, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Palestine

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