Cenchrus riparius
Also known as: Cenchrus dowsonii (Stapf & C.E.Hubb.) Morrone +5 more
- Cenchrus dowsonii (Stapf & C.E.Hubb.) Morrone
- Gymnotrix riparia (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Walp.
- Pennisetum dowsonii Stapf & C.E.Hubb.
- Pennisetum grandiflorum Stapf & C.E.Hubb.
- Pennisetum riparium Hochst. ex A.Rich.
- Pennisetum salifex Stapf & C.E.Hubb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cenchrus riparius is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
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)
Burundi