Disakisperma obtusiflorum
Also known as: Eleusine obtusiflora (Hochst.) Blatt. +2 more
- Eleusine obtusiflora (Hochst.) Blatt.
- Leptochloa yemensis Schweinf. ex Penz.
- Poa maysorensis Rottler ex Hook.f.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in Africa and Temperate Asia, Disakisperma obtusiflorum is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, 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-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Burundi, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zaïre
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)
India