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tropical reed

Phragmites karka

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.

Distributed across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Taiwan.

🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇩 Indonesia

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

Phragmites

Species

Phragmites karka (tropical reed)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tropical reed?

The scientific name of tropical reed is Phragmites karka. It belongs to the genus Phragmites.

What is the conservation status of tropical reed?

tropical reed (Phragmites karka) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does tropical reed live?

tropical reed is found in Distributed across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Taiwan.. Countries include Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan.

What family does tropical reed belong to?

tropical reed (Phragmites karka) belongs to the genus Phragmites, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is tropical reed endangered?

No, tropical reed (Phragmites karka) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does tropical reed belong to?

tropical reed (Phragmites karka) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of tropical reed?

The closest relatives of tropical reed in the genus Phragmites include bous, Reed Grass.