Sporobolus coromandelianus
Madagascar Dropseed
Also known as: Agrostis coromandeliana Retz. +11 more
- Agrostis coromandeliana Retz.
- Agrostis rura Buch.-Ham. ex Wall.
- Sporobolus commutatus (Trin.) Kunth
- Sporobolus javensis Ohwi
- Sporobolus parvulus Stent
- Sporobolus violascens Mez
- Vilfa commutata Trin.
- Vilfa coromandeliana (Retz.) P.Beauv.
- Vilfa discospora Nees ex Trin.
- Vilfa roxburghiana Nees ex Steud.
- Vilfa roxburghiana Nees ex Wight
- Vilfa roxburghii Trin.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, Sporobolus coromandelianus (commonly known as Madagascar Dropseed) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family.
Macro Climate
Unspecified
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, China, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Papuasia, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Western Asia, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Angola, Assam, Bangladesh, Botswana, Cape Provinces, China South-Central, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Free State, India, Jawa, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Myanmar, Namibia, New Guinea, Oman, Pakistan, Réunion, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Thailand, West Himalaya, Yemen
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)
Hawaii, Maryland, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia