Cenchrus mezianus
Bamboo Grass
Also known as: Pennisetum brachystachyum Hack. +2 more
- Pennisetum brachystachyum Hack.
- Pennisetum mezianum Leeke
- Pennisetum stapfianum F.Bolus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cenchrus mezianus (commonly known as Bamboo Grass) 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, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ethiopia, Kenya, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
India