Sporobolus purpurascens
Purple Dropseed
Also known as: Sporobolus muelleri (E.Fourn.) Hitchc. +6 more
- Sporobolus muelleri (E.Fourn.) Hitchc.
- Sporobolus purpurascens (Sw.) Kuhlm.
- Vilfa densiflora E.Fourn.
- Vilfa grisebachiana E.Fourn.
- Vilfa liebmannii E.Fourn.
- Vilfa muelleri E.Fourn.
- Vilfa purpurascens (Sw.) P.Beauv.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Sporobolus purpurascens (commonly known as Purple Dropseed) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Sporobolus genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Texas, Windward Is.