Perotis rara
Comet Grass
Also known as: Diplachyrium rarum (R.Br.) Nees +6 more
- Diplachyrium rarum (R.Br.) Nees
- Perotis longiflora Nees ex Hook. & Arn.
- Perotis macrantha Honda
- Perotis rara subsp. euryphylla
- Perotis rara var. euryphylla Domin
- Saccharum rarum (R.Br.) Poir.
- Xystidium maritimum Trin.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Perotis rara (commonly known as Comet Grass) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China Southeast, Hainan, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, South Australia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Western Australia