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Melinis tomentosa

Also known as: Rhynchelythrum tomentosum (Rendle) Stapf & C.E.Hubb. +1 more
  • Rhynchelythrum tomentosum (Rendle) Stapf & C.E.Hubb.
  • Rhynchelytrum tomentosum (Rendle) Stapf & C.E.Hubb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Melinis tomentosa is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Indigenous to 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
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola

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