Stephostachys mertensii
Capim Lixa
Also known as: Panicum elatior Kunth +8 more
- Panicum elatior Kunth
- Panicum equisetum Nees ex Döll
- Panicum latifolium var. altissimum Rupr.
- Panicum latifolium var. altissimum Rupr. ex E.Fourn.
- Panicum megiston f. pauciflora Hack.
- Panicum megiston Schult.
- Panicum mertensii Roth
- Panicum proximum Steud.
- Panicum tuberculatum J.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Stephostachys mertensii (commonly known as Capim-Lixa) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
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