Cenchrus macrourus
Family Poaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Naturalised |
| Common names | African Feather Grass, African Feathergrass, Bedding Grass |
| Synonyms | Pennisetum macrourum Trin. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Graminoid |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Adhesive (burrs, sticky, awns, hairs etc) |
| Maximum height (m) | 2 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Southern Africa, western Asia |
| Exotic range (Australia) | ACT, NSW, SA, TAS, VIC, WA |
| Exotic range (other) | North America, Oceania |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Disturbed areas (including trails), Grasslands, Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Scrublands/shrublands, Water bodies, Wastelands, Wetlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Sandy |
| Decade of introduction | 1890 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 32 | 25 | 21 | 28 |
| RCP 8.5 2035 | 30 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 32 | 25 | 21 | 28 |
| RCP 8.5 2065 | 30 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 32 | 25 | 21 | 28 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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