Urochloa plantaginea
Alexander Grass, Plantain Signal Grass
Other regional names: Plantain Signalgrass
- Plantain Signalgrass
Also known as: Brachiaria plantaginea (Link) Hitchc. +5 more
- Brachiaria plantaginea (Link) Hitchc.
- Panicum disciferum E.Fourn.
- Panicum disciferum E.Fourn. ex Hemsl.
- Panicum distans Salzm. ex Döll
- Panicum leandrii Trin.
- Urochloa discifera (E.Fourn.) Morrone & Zuloaga
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Urochloa plantaginea (commonly known as Alexander grass or Plantain Signal Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Haiti, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela, Windward Is.
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)
Alabama, Arkansas, Burkina, Cameroon, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Congo, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Florida, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Hawaii, Honduras, Ivory Coast, Line Is., Louisiana, Madagascar, Maryland, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, New Jersey, Nicaragua, Panama, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas