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Heteropogon triticeus

Giant Spear Grass, Sugar Grass
Also known as: Andropogon ischyranthus Steud. +11 more
  • Andropogon ischyranthus Steud.
  • Andropogon liananthus Steud.
  • Andropogon lianatherus Steud.
  • Andropogon segaenensis Steud.
  • Andropogon segaensis Steud.
  • Andropogon triticeus R.Br.
  • Heteropogon insignis Thwaites
  • Heteropogon ischyranthus (Steud.) Miq.
  • Heteropogon lianatherus (Steud.) Miq.
  • Heteropogon roylei Nees ex Steud.
  • Sorghum triticeum (R.Br.) Kuntze
  • Sorgum triticeum (R.Br.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Heteropogon triticeus (commonly known as Giant Spear Grass or Sugar Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, New Guinea, Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Thailand, Vietnam

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