Cenchrus orientalis
Oriental Fountain Grass, Oriental Pennisetum
Other regional names: White Fountain Grass
- White Fountain Grass
Also known as: Cenchrus orientalis (Pers.) Willd. ex Kunth +14 more
- Cenchrus orientalis (Pers.) Willd. ex Kunth
- Cenchrus orientalis subsp. triflorum (Nees ex Steud.) Acev.-Rodr. & M.T.Strong
- Panicum orientale (Rich.) Willd.
- Pennisetum fasciculatum Trin.
- Pennisetum griffithii Munro ex Hook.f.
- Pennisetum orientale Pers., 1805
- Pennisetum orientale Rich.
- Pennisetum orientale var. fasciculatum (Trin.) Leeke
- Pennisetum orientale var. triflorum (Nees ex Steud.) Stapf
- Pennisetum persicum Boiss. & Buhse
- Pennisetum phalariforme Steud.
- Pennisetum setaceum subsp. orientale (Rich.) Maire
- Pennisetum setaceum var. orientale (Rich.) Maire
- Pennisetum sinaicum Decne.
- Pennisetum triflorum Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cenchrus orientalis (commonly known as Oriental Fountain Grass or Oriental Pennisetum) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Middle Asia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, Egypt, Gulf States, India, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Socotra, Sri Lanka, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkmenistan, West Himalaya
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)
Austria, Cuba, Greece, Jamaica, Japan, Jawa, Leeward Is., Marianas, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest, New Guinea, Spain, Trinidad-Tobago