Polypogon chilensis
Also known as: Agrostis muricata (J.Presl) Kunth +5 more
- Agrostis muricata (J.Presl) Kunth
- Agrostis pectinata Hack. & Arechav.
- Chaetotropis chilensis Kunth
- Chaetotropis latifolia Phil.
- Polypogon chaetotropis Trin.
- Vilfa muricata J.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Polypogon chilensis is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Juan Fernández Is., Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New South Wales