Cenchrus divisus
Also known as: Cenchrus elatus (Hochst. ex Steud.) Verloove +9 more
- Cenchrus elatus (Hochst. ex Steud.) Verloove
- Cenchrus ramosissimus Poir.
- Gymnotrix longiglumis Munro ex Hook.f.
- Panicum divisum J.F.Gmel.
- Pennisetum dichotomum Delile
- Pennisetum dichotomum var. scabrum Maire & Trab.
- Pennisetum dichotomum var. subplumosum Hack.
- Pennisetum dichotomum var. subplumosum Hack. ex Trotter
- Pennisetum divisum (J.F.Gmel.) Henrard
- Pennisetum elatum Hochst. ex Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cenchrus divisus is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Indian Subcontinent, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, West Tropical Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Gulf States, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Socotra, Somalia, Tunisia, Yemen
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)
Canary Is.