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Cenchrus purpurascens 'Black Lea'

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Cenchrus purpurascens 'Black Lea'

Family Name: Poaceae (Gramineae)
Synonyms: Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Black Lea'

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Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Synonyms
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants)
Plant Growth Form Grass or Grass-like Plant
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic

Biogeography

Local Conservation Status Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only)

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Fast

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Master ID 31109
Species ID 5500
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Species record last updated on: 04 August 2022.
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