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Urochloa umbratilis

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.

Urochloa umbratilis (commonly known as Signal Grass or Signal-Grasses) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda

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