Piptochaetium fuscum
Bristly Speargrass
Also known as: Oryzopsis ovata (Trin.) Speg. +10 more
- Oryzopsis ovata (Trin.) Speg.
- Piptatherum fuscum Lindl. ex Steud.
- Piptochaetium macrocarpum Phil.
- Piptochaetium ovatum (Trin.) É.Desv.
- Piptochaetium ovatum f. ovatum
- Piptochaetium ovatum var. ovatum
- Piptochaetium purpuratum Phil.
- Piptochaetium setosum Arechav.
- Stipa ovata Trin.
- Stipa purpurata (Phil.) Columbus & J.P.Sm.
- Urachne fusca Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Piptochaetium fuscum (commonly known as Bristly speargrass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chile Central
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California