tanglehead (Heteropogon contortus)
Heteropogon contortus is a perennial grass found in tropical and subtropical regions. Known for its distinctive twisted awns, it forms dense tussocks and is often used.
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Synonyms
Andropogon allionii DC.
Andropogon besukiensis Steud.
Andropogon contortus L.
Andropogon firmus (J.Presl) Kunth
Andropogon hispidissimus Steud.
Andropogon hohenackeri Hochst. ex Steud.
Andropogon messanensis Biv.
Andropogon polystachyos Roxb.
Heteropogon allionii (DC.) Roem. & Schult.
Heteropogon besukiensis (Steud.) Miq.
Heteropogon fertilis B.S.Sun & S.Wang
Heteropogon firmus J.Presl
Heteropogon fischerianus Bor
Heteropogon messanensis (Biv.) Guss.
Heteropogon polystachyos (Roxb.) Schult.
Heteropogon roxburghii Arn. ex Nees
Holcus contortus (L.) Stuck.
Sorghum contortum (L.) Kuntze
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderPoales
- familyPoaceae
- genusHeteropogon
- speciesHeteropogon contortus