Eustachys retusa
Argentine Fingergrass
Also known as: Chloris argentina (Hack.) Lillo & Parodi +7 more
- Chloris argentina (Hack.) Lillo & Parodi
- Chloris argentinensis Lillo & Parodi
- Chloris distichophylla var. argentina Hack.
- Chloris distichophylla var. argentina Hack. ex Stuck.
- Chloris retusa Lag.
- Eustachys argentea (Hack.) Herter
- Eustachys argentina (Hack.) Herter
- Eustachys argentinensis (Lillo & Parodi) Herter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Eustachys retusa (commonly known as Argentine fingergrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in 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, Argentina South, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Paraguay, Uruguay
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)
Florida, Georgia, New York, South Carolina, Texas