Cenchrus squamulatus
Also known as: Pennisetum pentastachyum Hochst. ex A.Rich. +4 more
- Pennisetum pentastachyum Hochst. ex A.Rich.
- Pennisetum pentastachyum var. violaceum Avetta
- Pennisetum proximum Leeke
- Pennisetum squamulatum Fresen.
- Pentastachya abyssinica Hochst. ex Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cenchrus squamulatus 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
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania