Schismus arabicus
Arabian Grass, Arabian Schismus
Also known as: Schismus arabicus var. arabicus +5 more
- Schismus arabicus var. arabicus
- Schismus arabicus var. violaceus Muschl.
- Schismus barbatus subsp. arabicus (Nees) Maire & Weiller
- Schismus barbatus var. arabicus (Nees) J.P.Sm.
- Schismus calycinus var. arabicus (Nees) Kuntze
- Schismus spectabilis Fig. & De Not.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, Schismus arabicus (commonly known as Arabian grass or Arabian schismus) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Mongolia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Algeria, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Greece, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Mongolia, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Sudan, Tadzhikistan, Tibet, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, Xinjiang
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)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, California, Chile Central, Germany, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, South Australia, Texas, Utah, Western Australia