Freshwater
Small carpgrass
Arthraxon hispidus
Poaceae
Facts
Care
We have no care for this plant yet. If you know how it thrives, you can suggest it.
Range
NativeIntroduced
Lives wild in Andaman Is., Australia, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chad, China, China Southeast, and 43 more countries.
Introduced to Costa Rica, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Hawaii, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., and 6 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Arthraxon hispidus, is an annual grass commonly known as small carpetgrass, hairy jointgrass, joint-head grass, jointhead arthraxon, small carp grass, and creek grass. It is native to East Asia and Australia. It was accidentally introduced to the United States, Central America, and South America, where it is considered an invasive species.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Digitaria hispida
- Lasiolytrum hispidum
- Leersia hispida
- Phalaris hispida
Articles
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