Lithachne pauciflora
Diente De Perro
Also known as: Lithachne axillaris (Lam.) P.Beauv. +6 more
- Lithachne axillaris (Lam.) P.Beauv.
- Lithachne pauciflora (Sw.) P.Beauv. ex Poir., 1823
- Olyra axillaris Lam.
- Olyra pauciflora Sw.
- Olyra pauciflora var. atrocarpa Kuntze
- Olyra pauciflora var. leucocarpa Kuntze
- Stipa pauciflora (Sw.) Raspail
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a herbaceous bamboo.
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Lithachne pauciflora (commonly known as Diente De Perro) is a bamboo within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bamboo
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, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, 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)
Florida