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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: Leptochloa obtusiflora is distributed in central, southern and northen Africa (Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda) (Skerman and Riveros 1990), India (Tamil Nadu and Kerala), Southwest Asia (Saudi Arabia and Yemen) and Eastern Asia (Fischer in Gamble 1934, Nayar et al 2006). In Tamil Nadu it is reported from Coimbatore and Nilgiri (Nair 1989).
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Angola (Angola); Bangladesh; Bhutan; Cambodia; Congo; Ethiopia; India (Kerala, Tamil Nadu); Indonesia; Kenya; Lao Peoples Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Nepal; Philippines; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Somalia; South Africa; South Sudan; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Tanzania, United Republic of; Thailand; Timor-Leste; Uganda; Viet Nam; Yemen
Additional data:
? Upper elevation limit (metres): 1800
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Population [top]
Population:
It is a widely distributed species globally, but in India it is restricted to three locations in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It may be introduced in India.
Current Population Trend: Unknown
Additional data:
? Population severely fragmented: No
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: It is a perennial plant usually found in loose sandy loams and alluvial soils (Bogdan and Pratt 1967, Skerman.and Riveros 1990).
Systems: Terrestrial; Freshwater
Continuing decline in area, extent and/or quality of habitat: Unknown
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: It is used as fodder (Nayar et al 2006).
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s):
No threats have been reported for this species.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: No conservation actions are needed for this species.
Citation: Kumar, B. 2011. Leptochloa obtusiflora. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T177323A7414062. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T177323A7414062.en. Downloaded on 29 July 2016.
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