Melica sarmentosa
Also known as: Melica sarmentosa subsp. cymbaria Ekman +4 more
- Melica sarmentosa subsp. cymbaria Ekman
- Melica sarmentosa subsp. sarmentosa
- Melica sarmentosa var. glabrior Döll
- Melica sarmentosa var. monticola Torres
- Melica sarmentosa var. pilosula Döll
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in South America, Melica sarmentosa is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. 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)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Paraguay, Uruguay