Cenchrus hohenackeri
Moya Grass
Also known as: Gymnotrix alopecuros B.D.Jacks. +3 more
- Gymnotrix alopecuros B.D.Jacks.
- Pennisetum alopecuros var. occidentale Pilg.
- Pennisetum catabasis Stapf & C.E.Hubb.
- Pennisetum hohenackeri Hochst. ex Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cenchrus hohenackeri (commonly known as Moya Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India, Kenya, Madagascar, Nepal, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda