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Sporobolus montevidensis

Dense Flowered Cordgrass, Densely Flowered Cordgrass
Other regional names: Montevideo Dropseed
  • Montevideo Dropseed
Also known as: Chauvinia chilensis Steud. +6 more
  • Chauvinia chilensis Steud.
  • Spartina densiflora Brongn.
  • Spartina juncea var. laxiflora St.-Yves
  • Spartina juncea var. montevidense (Arechav.) St.-Yves
  • Spartina juncea var. montevidensis (Arechav.) St.-Yves
  • Spartina montevidensis Arechav.
  • Spartina patagonica Speg.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Sporobolus montevidensis (commonly known as Dense-Flowered Cordgrass or Densely-Flowered Cordgrass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Sporobolus is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Chile Central, Chile South, Uruguay, Venezuela

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, Morocco, Oregon, Portugal, Spain, Washington

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