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Bothriochloa saccharoides subsp. saccharoides

Also known as: Amphilophis argentea (DC.) Roshev. +13 more
  • Amphilophis argentea (DC.) Roshev.
  • Andropogon bertheronianus Hochst. ex Steud.
  • Andropogon hirsutus Kunth
  • Andropogon kunthii E.Fourn.
  • Andropogon saccharoides subsp. brasiliensis Hack.
  • Andropogon saccharoides subsp. parvispiculus Hitchc.
  • Andropogon saccharoides var. erianthoides Hack.
  • Andropogon saccharoides var. parvispiculus (Hitchc.) Standl.
  • Andropogon saccharoides var. surius E.H.L.Krause
  • Bothriochloa brasiliensis (Hack.) Henrard
  • Bothriochloa saccharoides subsp. parvispicula (Hitchc.) Davidse
  • Bothriochloa saccharoides var. parvispicula (Hitchc.) Tovar
  • Saccharum argenteum Brouss.
  • Trachypogon argenteus (DC.) Nees
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Bothriochloa saccharoides subsp. saccharoides is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Bothriochloa saccharoides, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Windward Is.

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)
Germany, Italy, Palestine
Base Species & Variations

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