Enteropogon prieurii
Prieur's Umbrella Grass, Prieur's Umbrellagrass
Also known as: Chloris cryptostachya Steud. ex J.A.Schmidt +4 more
- Chloris cryptostachya Steud. ex J.A.Schmidt
- Chloris parva Mimeur
- Chloris prieurii Kunth
- Chloris punctulata Hochst. ex Steud.
- Chloris subtriflora Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia, Enteropogon prieurii (commonly known as Prieur's umbrella grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, East Tropical Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Burkina, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Gambia, The, Ghana, India, Madeira, Mali, Mauritania, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, Yemen
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)
Alabama, Madagascar, North Carolina