Urochloa umbellata
Signal Grass, Signal Grasses
Also known as: Brachiaria (Trin.) Griseb. +2 more
- Brachiaria (Trin.) Griseb.
- Leucophrys Rendle
- Pseudobrachiaria Launert
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Found natively in Africa, Urochloa umbellata (commonly known as Signal Grass or Signal-Grasses) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aldabra, Comoros, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Rodrigues, Réunion, Seychelles, Tanzania, Zimbabwe