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Cenchrus fungigraminus

Fountaingrass, Kikuyu Grass
Other regional names: Kikuyugrass +2 more
  • Kikuyugrass
  • Sandbur
  • Sandburs
Also known as: Amphochaeta Andersson +19 more
  • Amphochaeta Andersson
  • Beckeropsis Fig. & De Not.
  • Catatherophora Steud.
  • Cenchropsis Nash
  • Echinaria Heist. ex Fabr.
  • Eriochaeta Fig. & De Not.
  • Gymnotrix P.Beauv.
  • Kikuyuochloa H.Scholz
  • Lloydia Delile
  • Macrochaeta Steud.
  • Nastus Lunell
  • Odontelytrum Hack.
  • Penicellaria Kunth
  • Penicillaria Willd.
  • Pennisetum Rich.
  • Pentastachya Steud.
  • Pseudochaetochloa Hitchc.
  • Raram Adans.
  • Runcina Allamand
  • Sericura Hassk.

Cenchrus fungigraminus (commonly known as Fountaingrass or Kikuyu Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
KwaZulu-Natal

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