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Eragrostis rufescens

Also known as: Calotheca cuspidata (Schult.) Spreng. +14 more
  • Calotheca cuspidata (Schult.) Spreng.
  • Eragrostis acicularis Trin.
  • Eragrostis affinis Salzm. ex Steud.
  • Eragrostis cuspidata (Schult.) Link
  • Eragrostis floribunda Schult.
  • Eragrostis inconstans Nees
  • Eragrostis inconstans var. rufescens (Schult.) Nees
  • Eragrostis multipes S.Moore
  • Eragrostis polyneura Jedwabn.
  • Eragrostis rufescens Schrad.
  • Eragrostis rufescens var. interrupta Döll
  • Eragrostis rufescens var. mesoamericana Davidse
  • Eragrostis vahlii var. coarctata Döll
  • Megastachya cuspidata Schult.
  • Poa acicularis (Trin.) Kunth
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Eragrostis rufescens is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Eragrostis is notably large, comprising more than 400 species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Venezuela

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