Cortaderia jubata
Andean Pampas Grass, Pampas Grass
Other regional names: Purple Pampas Grass
- Purple Pampas Grass
Also known as: Cortaderia selloana subsp. jubata (Lemoine) Testoni & Villamil +4 more
- Cortaderia selloana subsp. jubata (Lemoine) Testoni & Villamil
- Gynerium jubatum Lemoine
- Gynerium jubatum Lemoine ex Carrière
- Gynerium neesii Meyen
- Gynerium pygmaeum Meyen
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cortaderia jubata (commonly known as Andean pampas grass or Pampas Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
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)
California, Cape Provinces, Free State, Hawaii, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Northern Provinces, Oregon, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia