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Gewöhnliches Hundszahngras

Cynodon dactylon

Least Concern

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The Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) is a species in the genus Cynodon. 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 grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 11 distinct biome types. Populations are also

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 11 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (25 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (17 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (14 countries), and South America (11 countries).

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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

Cynodon

Species

Cynodon dactylon (Gewöhnliches Hundszahngras)

Names in Other Languages

French chiendent dactyle

German Gewöhnliches Hundszahngras

Portuguese capim-da-cidade

Arabic theel

Similar Species in Cynodon

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Afrikanisches Bermudagras

Cynodon nlemfuensis

Extinct

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African Bermuda-grass

Cynodon incompletus

Not Evaluated

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African dogstooth grass

Cynodon transvaalensis

Least Concern

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Ethiopian dogstooth grass

Cynodon plectostachyus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gewöhnliches Hundszahngras?

The scientific name of Gewöhnliches Hundszahngras is Cynodon dactylon. It belongs to the genus Cynodon.

What is the conservation status of Gewöhnliches Hundszahngras?

Gewöhnliches Hundszahngras (Cynodon dactylon) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gewöhnliches Hundszahngras live?

Gewöhnliches Hundszahngras is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (25 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (17 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (14 countries), and South America (11 countries).. Countries include Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus.

What family does Gewöhnliches Hundszahngras belong to?

Gewöhnliches Hundszahngras (Cynodon dactylon) belongs to the genus Cynodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Gewöhnliches Hundszahngras endangered?

No, Gewöhnliches Hundszahngras (Cynodon dactylon) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Gewöhnliches Hundszahngras belong to?

Gewöhnliches Hundszahngras (Cynodon dactylon) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Gewöhnliches Hundszahngras?

The closest relatives of Gewöhnliches Hundszahngras in the genus Cynodon include Afrikanisches Bermudagras, African Bermuda-grass, African dogstooth grass, Ethiopian dogstooth grass, Stargrass.