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Polypogon schimperianus

Also known as: Agrostis alba var. schimperiana (Hochst. ex Steud.) Engl. +8 more
  • Agrostis alba var. schimperiana (Hochst. ex Steud.) Engl.
  • Agrostis alba var. simensis (Hochst. ex Steud.) Engl.
  • Agrostis fissa Stapf
  • Agrostis hirtella Hochst. ex Steud.
  • Agrostis schimperiana f. pallida Chiov.
  • Agrostis schimperiana Hochst. ex Steud.
  • Agrostis schimperiana var. carinata Engl.
  • Agrostis simensis Hochst. ex Steud.
  • Agrostis stolonifera var. schimperiana Peter
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Polypogon schimperianus is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in Africa and Temperate Asia. 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)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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