Sporobolus alterniflorus
Atlantic Cordgrass, Saltwater Cordgrass
Other regional names: Smooth Cord Grass +1 more
- Smooth Cord Grass
- Smooth Cordgrass
Also known as: Dactylis fasciculata C.Sm. +15 more
- Dactylis fasciculata C.Sm.
- Limnetis glabra (Muhl. ex Elliott) Eaton & Wright
- Limnetis glabra (Muhl. ex Elliott) Nutt.
- Spartina alterniflora Loisel.
- Spartina alterniflora subsp. glabra (Muhl. ex Bigelow) Fern.
- Spartina alterniflora subsp. pilosa (Merr.) Fern.
- Spartina alterniflora var. alterniflora
- Spartina alterniflora var. glabra (Muhl. ex Elliott) Fernald
- Spartina alterniflora var. pilosa (Merr.) Fernald
- Spartina alternifolia Lois.
- Spartina bahiensis Steud.
- Spartina brasiliensis Raddi
- Spartina dissitiflora Steud.
- Spartina fasciculata P.Beauv.
- Spartina glabra Muhl.
- Spartina glabra Muhl. ex Elliott
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in North America and South America, Sporobolus alterniflorus (commonly known as Atlantic cordgrass or Saltwater Cordgrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Eastern Canada, Mexico, Northeastern U.S.A., Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Argentina South, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, French Guiana, Georgia, Guyana, Leeward Is., Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mississippi, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Surinam, Texas, Trinidad-Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela, Virginia
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)
California, China North-Central, China Southeast, France, Great Britain, India, Japan, New Zealand North, Oregon, Spain, Taiwan, Washington