Alloteropsis paniculata
Also known as: Axonopus paniculatus (Benth.) A.Chev. +5 more
- Axonopus paniculatus (Benth.) A.Chev.
- Echinochloa paniculata (Benth.) Roberty
- Mezochloa aubertii (Mez) Butzin
- Oplismenus benthamii C.Cordem.
- Panicum aubertii Mez
- Urochloa paniculata Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Alloteropsis paniculata
Alloteropsis paniculata is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Zaïre
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)
Mauritius, Réunion