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Gemeines Steifgras

Catapodium rigidum

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 9 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇱 Chile 🇵🇱 Poland 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Süßgrasartige)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Catapodium

Species

Catapodium rigidum (Gemeines Steifgras)

Names in Other Languages

French catapode rigide

German Gemeines Steifgras

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gemeines Steifgras?

The scientific name of Gemeines Steifgras is Catapodium rigidum. It belongs to the genus Catapodium.

What is the conservation status of Gemeines Steifgras?

Gemeines Steifgras (Catapodium rigidum) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gemeines Steifgras live?

Gemeines Steifgras is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany.

What family does Gemeines Steifgras belong to?

Gemeines Steifgras (Catapodium rigidum) belongs to the genus Catapodium, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Gemeines Steifgras endangered?

Yes, Gemeines Steifgras (Catapodium rigidum) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Gemeines Steifgras belong to?

Gemeines Steifgras (Catapodium rigidum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Gemeines Steifgras?

The closest relatives of Gemeines Steifgras in the genus Catapodium include stiff sand grass.