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Centropodia fragilis (Guinet & Sauvage) Cope

Synonyms

Asthenatherum forskalii, Asthenatherum fragile, Danthonia fragilis

Common names

Gasaba

AI-generated Description

Centropodia fragilis is a species of grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in sandy areas and coastal dunes. Studies have shown that C. fragilis is a common component of the flora in these regions, where it can tolerate high temperatures and limited water availability. Its presence in Qatar suggests a wider distribution range for this species than previously thought, highlighting the country's unique biodiversity despite its arid environment.

Centropodia fragilis grass growing on sand mounds near Inland Sea Road. Southern Qatar, March 5, 2014
InLand Sea Off Road, Qatar

Close up of a spike of Centropodia fragilis grass growing on sand mounds near Inland Sea Road. Southern Qatar, March 5, 2014
InLand Sea Off Road, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Centropodia fragilis grass has been observed growing on sand mounds near the Inland Sea Road in southern Qatar. On March 5, 2014, the grass was found to be thriving in this environment, with visible spikes indicating healthy growth. A closer examination of the plant revealed a detailed structure of its spike, showcasing its unique characteristics. The ability of Centropodia fragilis to grow on sand mounds suggests its adaptability to dry and sandy conditions. This observation highlights the plant's capacity to survive in environments with limited water availability, making it a notable species in the Qatari flora. The specific location near the Inland Sea Road provides insight into the plant's habitat preferences and potential distribution patterns in the region.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Centropodia fragilis from www.catalogueoflife.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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• Full names, synonyms, and classification of plants were found online from catalogueoflife.org and theplantlist.org using a script.
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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.