Sacciolepis curvata
Forest Hood Grass
Also known as: Panicum coryophorum Kunth +1 more
- Panicum coryophorum Kunth
- Panicum curvatum L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Sacciolepis curvata (commonly known as Forest Hood Grass) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in Africa and Tropical Asia, 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)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Comoros, India, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Madagascar, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zimbabwe