Sporobolus discosporus
Also known as: Sporobolus blephariphyllus A.Rich. +3 more
- Sporobolus blephariphyllus A.Rich.
- Sporobolus ciliatus DeWild.
- Triachyrum adoense A.Braun
- Triachyrum discosporum (Nees) Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Sporobolus discosporus is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Sporobolus is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Free State, Kenya, Lesotho, Northern Provinces, Tanzania, Zimbabwe