Macrochloa tenacissima
Alfa Grass, Esparto Grass
Also known as: Lasiagrostis tenacissima (L.) Trin. & Rupr. +2 more
- Lasiagrostis tenacissima (L.) Trin. & Rupr.
- Macrochloa tenacissima subsp. gabensis (Moraldo et al.) H.Scholz & Valdés
- Stipa gabensis Moraldo et al.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Macrochloa tenacissima (commonly known as Alfa Grass or Esparto Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in Africa and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Libya, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia
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)
Canary Is., Cyprus
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms