Andropogon gayanus var. gayanus
Also known as: Andropogon infrasulcatus Reznik +2 more
- Andropogon infrasulcatus Reznik
- Andropogon reconditus Steud.
- Cymbachne guineensis (Schumach.) Roberty
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to Africa, Andropogon gayanus var. gayanus is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Andropogon gayanus, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Caprivi Strip, Central African Republic, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, The, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
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)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Cuba, India, Laos, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Western Australia
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