Saccharum spontaneum subsp. spontaneum
Asian Fodder Cane
Also known as: Imperata klaga Jungh. +15 more
- Imperata klaga Jungh.
- Saccharum caducum Tausch
- Saccharum canaliculatum Roxb.
- Saccharum chinense Nees ex Hook. & Arn.
- Saccharum glaza Reinw. ex Blume
- Saccharum insulare Brongn.
- Saccharum juncifolium (Hack.) Jan.Ammal
- Saccharum klaga (Jungh.) Steud.
- Saccharum propinquum Steud.
- Saccharum semidecumbens Roxb.
- Saccharum speciosissimum Tausch
- Saccharum spontaneum subsp. insulare (Brongn.) Fosberg & Sachet
- Saccharum spontaneum subsp. klaga (Jungh.) Hack.
- Saccharum spontaneum var. insulare (Brongn.) Fosberg & Sachet
- Saccharum spontaneum var. juncifolium Hack.
- Saccharum spontaneum var. klaga (Jungh.) Hack.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, Saccharum spontaneum subsp. spontaneum (commonly known as Asian fodder cane) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Saccharum spontaneum, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Middle Asia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Papuasia, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Burkina, Cambodia, Chad, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gulf States, Hainan, India, Japan, Jawa, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Korea, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Northern Territory, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Queensland, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sumatera, Tadzhikistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, West Himalaya, Xinjiang, Yemen
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)
Caroline Is., Christmas I., Costa Rica, Cuba, Fiji, Florida, Greece, Hawaii, Kriti, Madagascar, Marianas, New Caledonia, Panama, Puerto Rico, Society Is., Trinidad-Tobago, Vanuatu
Base Species & Variations