Polypogon magellanicus
Also known as: Agrostis antarctica Hook.f. +10 more
- Agrostis antarctica Hook.f.
- Agrostis araucana Phil.
- Agrostis aristata Phil.
- Agrostis chonotica Phil.
- Agrostis cognata Steud.
- Agrostis macrathera Phil.
- Agrostis magellanica Lam.
- Agrostis magellanica subsp. laeviuscula C.E.Hubb.
- Agrostis magellanica var. cognata (Steud.) Macloskie
- Agrostis rinihuensis Phil.
- Vilfa magellanica (Lam.) P.Beauv.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Polypogon magellanicus is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in the Antarctic botanical region, Australasia, and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subalpine or subarctic conditions.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ANTARCTIC, AUSTRALASIA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
New Zealand, Southern South America, Subantarctic Islands, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Antipodean Is., Argentina South, Chile Central, Chile South, Crozet Is., Falkland Is., Kerguelen, Macquarie Is., Marion-Prince Edward Is., New Zealand South, Peru, Tristan da Cunha