Cenchrus purpurascens Thunberg. Common name: Chinese Fountaingrass, Foxtail Fountaingrass. Phenology: Sep-Nov. Habitat: Disturbed areas, roadsides, floodplains, old fields. Distribution: Native of e. Asia. This species seems to be developing into an invasive species, with increasing reports of its spread into natural areas, as opposed to merely occurring as a waif following cultivation. Reported for DE and MD, where frequently encountered on roadsides (Longbottom, Naczi, & Knapp 2016).
Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia
Synonymy ⓘ: = NY, Verloove (2012); = Cenchrus compressus (Forssk.) Morrone — Chemisquy et al (2010); = n/a — C, RAB, Tat; > Cenchrus alopecuroides (L.) Thunb. — K4, POWO; > Pennisetum alopecuroides (L.) Spreng. — Ar, FNA25, HC, Il, Mi, NS, Pa. Basionym: Cenchrus purpurascens Thunb. 1794
Links to other floras: > Pennisetum alopecuroides - FNA25
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