Cenchrus sphacelatus
Bulgras
Also known as: Gymnotrix adoensis A.Rich. +12 more
- Gymnotrix adoensis A.Rich.
- Gymnotrix glabra Hochst. ex Steud.
- Gymnotrix schimperi (A.Rich.) Walp.
- Gymnotrix sphacelata Nees
- Gymnotrix sphacelata Schumach.
- Panicum atrichum Steud.
- Pennisetum macrourum var. angustifolium Hack.
- Pennisetum merkeri Leeke
- Pennisetum schimperi A.Rich.
- Pennisetum sphacelatum (Nees) T.Durand & Schinz
- Pennisetum sphacelatum var. tenuifolium (Hack.) Stapf
- Pennisetum tenuifolium Hack.
- Pennisetum tenuifolium Hack. ex Schinz
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to Africa, Cenchrus sphacelatus (commonly known as Bulgras) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Comoros, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Free State, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Malawi, Northern Provinces, Réunion, Swaziland, Tanzania