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Eriochloa distachya

Also known as: Aglycia distachya Willd. ex Steud. +3 more
  • Aglycia distachya Willd. ex Steud.
  • Alycia distachia Willd. ex Steud.
  • Helopus brachystachys Trin.
  • Paspalum brachystachyum (Trin.) Trin.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Eriochloa distachya is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela

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