Thinopyrum distichum
Also known as: Elymus distichus (Thunb.) Melderis +2 more
- Elymus distichus (Thunb.) Melderis
- Elytrigia disticha (Thunb.) Prokudin ex Á.Löve
- Triticum junceum var. macrostachyum Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Thinopyrum distichum is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces
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)
Western Australia