Sporobolus africanus
African Dropseed, Rat Tail Grass
Also known as: Agrostis africana Poir. +9 more
- Agrostis africana Poir.
- Sporobolus batesii A.Chev.
- Sporobolus capensis Kunth
- Sporobolus indicus var. africanus (Poir.) Jovet & Guédès
- Sporobolus indicus var. capensis (P.Beauv.) Peter
- Sporobolus indicus var. capensis Engl.
- Sporobolus indicus var. cinereoviridis Baaijens
- Vilfa africana (Poir.) P.Beauv.
- Vilfa capensis P.Beauv.
- Vilfa dianthera Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Sporobolus africanus (commonly known as African Dropseed or Rat-tail grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical 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, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, Ethiopia, Free State, Gulf of Guinea Is., Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Northern Provinces, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
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)
Ascension, Azores, Canary Is., Cook Is., Easter Is., Hawaii, Kermadec Is., Leeward Is., Madagascar, Madeira, Marianas, Marquesas, Mauritius, New Guinea, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Niue, Norfolk Is., Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Rodrigues, Réunion, Society Is., South Australia, St.Helena, Tasmania, Tokelau-Manihiki, Tristan da Cunha, Tuamotu, Victoria, West Himalaya, Western Australia