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Beach Dropseed

Sporobolus virginicus

Least Concern

About

The Beach Dropseed (Sporobolus virginicus) is a species in the genus Sporobolus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Madagascar, Mauritius), Asia (Maldives, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇱 Chile 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇻 Maldives 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Süßgrasartige)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Sporobolus

Species

Sporobolus virginicus (Beach Dropseed)

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Sporobolus michauxianus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Beach Dropseed?

The scientific name of Beach Dropseed is Sporobolus virginicus. It belongs to the genus Sporobolus.

What is the conservation status of Beach Dropseed?

Beach Dropseed (Sporobolus virginicus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Beach Dropseed live?

Beach Dropseed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Madagascar, Mauritius), Asia (Maldives, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, France, Guinea, Madagascar, Maldives, Mauritius, Netherlands.

What family does Beach Dropseed belong to?

Beach Dropseed (Sporobolus virginicus) belongs to the genus Sporobolus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Beach Dropseed endangered?

No, Beach Dropseed (Sporobolus virginicus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Beach Dropseed belong to?

Beach Dropseed (Sporobolus virginicus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Beach Dropseed?

The closest relatives of Beach Dropseed in the genus Sporobolus include Scheidenblütiges Vilfagras, Verborgenmänniges Vilfagras, Verkanntes Vilfagras, Highwater Grass, Madagascar dropseed.