Cenchrus longisetus
Family Poaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Naturalised |
Common names | Feather Grass, Feathertop, Long-style Feather-grass, Purple Squirreltail Grass, White Foxtail, White Foxtail Feather Grass |
Synonyms | Cenchrus villosus (R.Br. ex Fresen.) Kuntze; Pennisetum longistylum Vilm.; Pennisetum villosum R.Br. ex Fresen. |
Longevity | Perennial |
Growth form | Graminoid |
Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
Maximum height (m) | 0.9 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
Native range | Africa, western Asia |
Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
Exotic range (other) | Southern Africa, Europe, North America, Oceania, South America, Atlantic Ocean Islands |
Habitat types (exotic) | Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Wastelands |
Soil type (exotic) | Loamy, Sandy |
Decade of introduction | 1880 |
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Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
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Current climate | 40 | 34 | 34 | 22 | 34 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 38 |
RCP 8.5 2035 | 40 | 34 | 34 | 22 | 34 | 38 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
RCP 8.5 2065 | 40 | 34 | 34 | 22 | 34 | 38 | 36 | 32 | 36 |
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