Melinis amethystea
Also known as: Rhynchelythrum amethysteum (Franch.) Chiov. +5 more
- Rhynchelythrum amethysteum (Franch.) Chiov.
- Rhynchelythrum catangense Chiov.
- Rhynchelytrum amethysteum (Franch.) Chiov.
- Rhynchelytrum catangense Chiov.
- Tricholaena amethystea Franch.
- Tricholaena rosea var. viminalis Vanderyst
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Melinis amethystea is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Congo, Zaïre