Cenchrus pedicellatus
Annual Mission Grass, Hairy Fountain Grass
Also known as: Pennisetum pedicellatum subsp. pedicellatum +1 more
- Pennisetum pedicellatum subsp. pedicellatum
- Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Cenchrus pedicellatus (commonly known as Annual Mission Grass or Hairy fountain grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa and Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Macaronesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, East Himalaya, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, The, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, West Himalaya, Zambia
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)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Florida, New Caledonia, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Vietnam, Western Australia