Sporobolus diandrus
Tussock Dropseed
Also known as: Agrostis diandra Retz. +14 more
- Agrostis diandra Retz.
- Agrostis dianthera Schult. & Schult.f.
- Agrostis elongata var. flaccida Roem. & Schult.
- Agrostis elongata var. flaccida Roth
- Spermachiton involutum Llanos
- Sporobolus diander (Retz.) P.Beauv.
- Sporobolus diandrus var. diandrus
- Sporobolus diandrus var. nanus Hook.f.
- Sporobolus indicus subsp. flaccidus (Roth) Veldkamp
- Sporobolus indicus var. diandrus (Retz.) Jovet & Guédès
- Sporobolus indicus var. flaccidus (Roth) Veldkamp
- Sporobolus trimenii Senaratna
- Vilfa diandra (Retz.) Trin.
- Vilfa erosa Trin.
- Vilfa retzii Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or annual.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, Sporobolus diandrus (commonly known as Tussock dropseed) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, 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-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Papuasia, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Seychelles, Socotra, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya
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)
Belize, Caroline Is., Cook Is., Fiji, Florida, Gilbert Is., Hawaii, Marianas, Marquesas, Marshall Is., Mississippi, Nauru, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Nicobar Is., Ogasawara-shoto, Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Texas, Tokelau-Manihiki, Tonga, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu