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Cymbopogon caesius

Kachi Grass
Also known as: Andropogon caesius Hook. & Arn. +15 more
  • Andropogon caesius Hook. & Arn.
  • Andropogon connatus Hochst. ex A.Rich.
  • Andropogon excavatus Hochst.
  • Andropogon foliatus Steud.
  • Andropogon fragrans C.Cordem.
  • Andropogon nardoides var. minor Nees
  • Andropogon schoenanthus var. caesius (Hook. & Arn.) Hack.
  • Andropogon schoenanthus var. gracillimus Hook.f.
  • Cymbopogon connatus (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Chiov.
  • Cymbopogon connatus var. muticus Chiov.
  • Cymbopogon excavatus (Hochst.) Stapf
  • Cymbopogon excavatus (Hochst.) Stapf ex Burtt Davy
  • Cymbopogon giganteus var. madagascariensis A.Camus
  • Cymbopogon plicatus Stapf
  • Cymbopogon suaveolens Pilg.
  • Gymnanthelia connata (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Schweinf. & Asch.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, Cymbopogon caesius (commonly known as Kachi Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. 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)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Asia, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Botswana, Burkina, Burundi, Cape Provinces, Comoros, Ethiopia, Free State, India, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Pakistan, Rwanda, Réunion, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe

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)
Cuba, Laos, Vietnam

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