Eragrostis paniciformis
Also known as: Eragrostis fumigata Peter +4 more
- Eragrostis fumigata Peter
- Eragrostis keniensis Pilg.
- Eragrostis uniloides Schweinf., 1896
- Poa amabilis A.Rich., 1851
- Poa paniciformis A.Braun
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Eragrostis paniciformis
Eragrostis paniciformis is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Eragrostis genus, encompassing over 400 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Niger, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre
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)
Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, India, Queensland, Venezuela