Themeda helferi
Kangaroo Grass
Also known as: Anthistiria ciliata var. helferi (Munro ex Hack.) Hook.f. +4 more
- Anthistiria ciliata var. helferi (Munro ex Hack.) Hook.f.
- Anthistiria helferi Munro ex Hack.
- Themeda acaulis B.S.Sun & S.Wang
- Themeda ciliata subsp. helferi (Hack.) A.Camus
- Themeda quadrivalvis var. helferi (Hack.) Bor
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Themeda helferi (commonly known as Kangaroo grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, India, Myanmar
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)
Kansas