Cladoraphis cyperoides
Bristly Lovegrass
Also known as: Brizopyrum cyperoides (Thunb.) Nees +2 more
- Brizopyrum cyperoides (Thunb.) Nees
- Eragrostis cyperoides (Thunb.) P.Beauv.
- Eragrostis enodis Hack.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Cladoraphis cyperoides (commonly known as Bristly lovegrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Cape Provinces, Namibia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Oregon