Leptochloa chloridiformis
Argentine Sprangletop
Also known as: Baldomiria chloridiformis (Hack.) Herter +2 more
- Baldomiria chloridiformis (Hack.) Herter
- Diplachne chloridiformis Hack.
- Diplachne chloridiformis Hack. ex Stuck.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Leptochloa chloridiformis (commonly known as Argentine sprangletop) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, 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)
Texas