Cenchrus × peregrinus
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.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cenchrus × peregrinus (commonly known as Fountaingrass or Kikuyu Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Its recorded native-climate profile places it mainly within seasonally dry tropical conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
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Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
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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)
Hawaii
Parent Species