Cenchrus distachyus
Also known as: Gymnothrix distachya E.Fourn. +2 more
- Gymnothrix distachya E.Fourn.
- Gymnotrix distachya E.Fourn.
- Pennisetum distachyum (E.Fourn.) Rupr. ex Chase
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cenchrus distachyus is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest