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Cenchrus latifolius

Sandbur, Uruguay Fountain Grass
Other regional names: Uruguay Fountaingrass
  • Uruguay Fountaingrass
Also known as: Gymnothrix latifolia (Spreng.) Schult. ex Roem. & Schult. +3 more
  • Gymnothrix latifolia (Spreng.) Schult. ex Roem. & Schult.
  • Pennisetum latifolium Spreng.
  • Pennisetum lechleri Steud.
  • Pennisetum lechleri Steud. ex Lechler
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Cenchrus latifolius (commonly known as Sandbur or Uruguay fountain grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Mexico, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay

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)
California, Japan, Korea, Louisiana, New Zealand North, Oklahoma

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