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Pappophorum mucronulatum

Also known as: Pappophorum apertum Munro ex Scribn. +6 more
  • Pappophorum apertum Munro ex Scribn.
  • Pappophorum apertum var. vaginatum (Buckley) L.H.Dewey
  • Pappophorum mucronulatum f. elatior Stuck.
  • Pappophorum mucronulatum f. elatius Stuck.
  • Pappophorum pappiferum var. mucronulatum (Nees) Kuntze
  • Pappophorum subbulbosum Arechav.
  • Pappophorum suffulbosum Arechav.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Found natively in North America and South America, Pappophorum mucronulatum is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Southern South America, Southwestern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, Brazil Northeast, Colombia, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, New Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Texas, Uruguay, Venezuela

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)
Maine, New York

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