Scientific Name
Pennisetum glaucum
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br., non L.
Park
Natchez Trace Parkway (NATR)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
Park Synonyms
Taxonomic Hierarchy
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Subkingdom | Viridiplantae |
| Infrakingdom | Streptophyta |
| Superdivision | Embryophyta |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Subdivision | Spermatophytina |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Superorder | Lilianae |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Cenchrus |
| Species | Pennisetum glaucum |
Occurrence
Present
Nativeness
Non-native
Abundance
Unknown
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
0
References
Vouchers
0
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
fsantosneto@nps.gov
Created Date
8/31/2026 12:06:42 PM
Last Modified By
fsantosneto@nps.gov
Last Modified Date
8/31/2026 12:07:01 PM
Notes
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