Cenchrus abyssinicus
Also known as: Odontelytrum abyssinicum Hack.
- Odontelytrum abyssinicum Hack.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cenchrus abyssinicus is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in Africa and Temperate Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ethiopia, Free State, Northern Provinces, Tanzania, Yemen