Cenchrus clandestinus
Kikuyo Grass, Kikuyu Grass
Other regional names: Kikuyugrass
- Kikuyugrass
Also known as: Kikuyuochloa cladestina (Hochst. ex Chiov.) H.Scholz +6 more
- Kikuyuochloa cladestina (Hochst. ex Chiov.) H.Scholz
- Kikuyuochloa clandestina (Hochst. ex Chiov.) H.Scholz
- Pennisetum clandestinum Hochst. ex Chiov.
- Pennisetum inclusum Pilg.
- Pennisetum longistylum subsp. clandestinum (Chiov.) Leeke
- Pennisetum longistylum var. clandestinum (Hochst. ex Chiov.) Chiov.
- Pennisetum longistylum var. clandestinum (Hochst. ex Chiov.) Leeke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Cenchrus clandestinus (commonly known as Kikuyo Grass or Kikuyu grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. 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, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Algeria, Argentina Northeast, Azores, Bolivia, Borneo, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, California, Cameroon, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Chile Central, Chile North, China South-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Desventurados Is., Dominican Republic, East Aegean Is., East Himalaya, Easter Is., Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Hawaii, Honduras, India, Italy, Jawa, Kriti, KwaZulu-Natal, Leeward Is., Madagascar, Madeira, Malaya, Mauritius, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Morocco, Namibia, New Guinea, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norfolk Is., Northern Provinces, Northern Territory, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Rodrigues, Réunion, South Australia, Spain, Sri Lanka, St.Helena, Sumatera, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tasmania, Thailand, Tristan da Cunha, Tunisia, Uruguay, Venezuela, Victoria, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Western Australia, Yemen