Cenchrus chilensis
Also known as: Gymnothrix chilensis E.Desv. +6 more
- Gymnothrix chilensis E.Desv.
- Gymnotrix chilensis É.Desv.
- Pennisetum chilense (E.Desv.) B.D.Jacks. ex R.E.Fr.
- Pennisetum chilense (É.Desv.) Hack.
- Pennisetum chilense Hack. ex Buchtien
- Pennisetum chilense var. macrophyllum Parodi
- Pennisetum chilense var. planifolium Hack.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cenchrus chilensis is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Chile Central, Chile North, Peru