Saccharum spontaneum subsp. aegyptiacum
African Fodder Cane
Also known as: Saccharum aegyptiacum Willd. +6 more
- Saccharum aegyptiacum Willd.
- Saccharum biflorum Forssk.
- Saccharum palisotii Tausch
- Saccharum punctatum Schumach.
- Saccharum spontaneum subsp. aegyptiacum (Willd.) A.DC.
- Saccharum spontaneum subsp. biflorum (Forssk.) Pilg.
- Saccharum spontaneum var. aegyptiacum (Willd.) Hack.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Saccharum spontaneum subsp. aegyptiacum (commonly known as African fodder cane) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Saccharum spontaneum, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southeastern Europe, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Asia, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Burkina, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Malawi, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Palestine, Seychelles, Sicilia, Sinai, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda
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)
Italy, Mauritius, Réunion, Sardegna
Base Species & Variations