Imperata contracta
Guayanilla
Also known as: Anatherum berteroanum Spreng. ex Schult. +16 more
- Anatherum berteroanum Spreng. ex Schult.
- Anatherum caudatum (G.Mey.) Schult.
- Anatherum portoricense Spreng.
- Hypogynium contracta (Kunth) Hitchc.
- Imperata caudata (G.Mey.) Trin.
- Imperata contracta (Kunth) Kuhlm.
- Imperata contracta (Poit. ex Ledeb.) Urb.
- Imperata exaltata var. caudata (G.Mey.) Hack.
- Imperata flexuosa Swallen
- Imperata longifolia Pilg.
- Imperata sape (A.St.-Hil.) Andersson
- Saccharum caudatum G.Mey.
- Saccharum contractum Kunth
- Saccharum contractum Poit. ex Ledeb.
- Saccharum cylindricum var. contractum (Kunth) Roberty
- Saccharum cylindricum var. longifolium (Pilg.) Roberty
- Saccharum dubium Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Imperata contracta (commonly known as Guayanilla) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.
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)
Myanmar