Eragrostis spicata
Also known as: Sporobolus tenuispica Hack.
- Sporobolus tenuispica Hack.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Eragrostis spicata is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Eragrostis, which contains over 400 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Paraguay, Texas
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)
Myanmar