Mexican gama grass
Tripsacum lanceolatum E.Fourn.
Tripsacum lanceolatum E.Fourn., commonly known as Mexican gama grass, is a perennial bunchgrass native to the Tropical Dry biome. It is part of the Poaceae family and is found in regions including Brazil, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic, among others. The species was first described in 1886 and is classified as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Description
Tripsacum lanceolatum is a member of the genus Tripsacum, which includes perennial grasses. It is widely distributed across multiple countries, including Brazil, Mexico, and parts of the Caribbean. This grass thrives in tropical dry environments and is recognized for its ecological presence in these regions. Despite its common name, it is not restricted to Mexico and occurs in several other areas across the Americas. The species is currently considered to be of Least Concern in terms of conservation status.
Other common names
Mexican gama grassMexican gamagrass
Distribution
BR · Global · Arizona · Brazil Southeast · Dominican Republic · Haiti · Honduras · Jawa · Mexico Central · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Mexico Southwest · New Mexico
Synonyms
Tripsacum acutiflorumTripsacum dactyloides var. lemmoniiTripsacum lemmonii