Cenchrus basedowii
Asbestos Grass
Also known as: Pennisetum basedowii Summerh. & C.E.Hubb.
- Pennisetum basedowii Summerh. & C.E.Hubb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to Australasia, Cenchrus basedowii (commonly known as Asbestos Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia