Cenchrus × longistylus
Also known as: Pennisetum ×longistylum Hochst. ex A.Rich.
- Pennisetum ×longistylum Hochst. ex A.Rich.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Found natively in Africa, Cenchrus × longistylus is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this hybrid is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Eritrea, Ethiopia
Parent Species