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false broom

Brachypodium sylvaticum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Sri Lanka, Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Liliopsida (زنبقانية)

Order

Poales (قبئيات)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Brachypodium

Species

Brachypodium sylvaticum (false broom)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lastón de los bosques

French brachypode des bois

German Waldzwenke

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Stiff Brome

Brachypodium distachyon

Not Evaluated

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Thinleaf false brome

Brachypodium phoenicoides

Not Evaluated

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tor grass

Brachypodium pinnatum

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of false broom?

The scientific name of false broom is Brachypodium sylvaticum. It belongs to the genus Brachypodium.

What is the conservation status of false broom?

false broom (Brachypodium sylvaticum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does false broom live?

false broom is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Sri Lanka, Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Brazil).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does false broom belong to?

false broom (Brachypodium sylvaticum) belongs to the genus Brachypodium, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is false broom endangered?

No, false broom (Brachypodium sylvaticum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does false broom belong to?

false broom (Brachypodium sylvaticum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of false broom?

The closest relatives of false broom in the genus Brachypodium include Stiff Brome, Thinleaf false brome, tor grass.