Avenella flexuosa subsp. afromontana
Also known as: Deschampsia flexuosa var. afromontana C.E.Hubb. +1 more
- Deschampsia flexuosa var. afromontana C.E.Hubb.
- Deschampsia ruwensorensis Chiov.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in Africa, Avenella flexuosa subsp. afromontana is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Avenella flexuosa, 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)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burundi, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cape Provinces
Base Species & Variations