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Waldzwenke

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 (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Süßgrasartige)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Brachypodium

Species

Brachypodium sylvaticum (Waldzwenke)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lastón de los bosques

French brachypode des bois

German Waldzwenke

Similar Species in Brachypodium

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Fiederzwenke

Brachypodium pinnatum

Near Threatened

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Rippen-Fiederzwenke

Brachypodium phoenicoides

Not Evaluated

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Zweiährige Zwenke

Brachypodium distachyon

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Waldzwenke?

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

What is the conservation status of Waldzwenke?

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

Where does Waldzwenke live?

Waldzwenke 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 Waldzwenke belong to?

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

Is Waldzwenke endangered?

No, Waldzwenke (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 Waldzwenke belong to?

Waldzwenke (Brachypodium sylvaticum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Waldzwenke?

The closest relatives of Waldzwenke in the genus Brachypodium include Fiederzwenke, Rippen-Fiederzwenke, Zweiährige Zwenke.