Tribolium obliterum
Capetown Grass
Also known as: Brizopyrum glomeratum Stapf +7 more
- Brizopyrum glomeratum Stapf
- Brizopyrum obliterum (Hemsl.) Stapf
- Brizopyrum obliterum var. erectum Stapf
- Brizopyrum obliterum var. obliterum
- Desmazeria oblitera Hemsl.
- Plagiochloa glomerata (Stapf) Adamson & Sprague
- Plagiochloa oblitera (Hemsl.) Adamson & Sprague
- Poa glomerata Desf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in Africa, Tribolium obliterum (commonly known as Capetown Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
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)
Ascension, California, South Australia, St.Helena, Victoria, Western Australia