Eustachys distichophylla
Frost Resistant Rhodes Grass, Tassel Grass
Other regional names: Weeping Fingergrass +1 more
- Weeping Fingergrass
- Winter Growing Rhodes Grass
Also known as: Chloris acuminata Trin. +8 more
- Chloris acuminata Trin.
- Chloris confertifolia Trin.
- Chloris distichophylla Lag.
- Chloris distichophylla var. acuminata (Trin.) Hack.
- Chloris distichophylla var. genuina Hack.
- Chloris fasciculata Schrad. ex Schult.
- Eustachys confertifolia (Trin.) Kunth
- Langsdorffia repens Fisch.
- Paspalum superbum Spreng.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Eustachys distichophylla (commonly known as frost-resistant Rhodes grass or Tassel Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
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)
California, Florida, Georgia, Myanmar, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Texas, Western Australia