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Paragras

Urochloa mutica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, Somalia), Asia (Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand), Europe (Belgium, Portugal, Spain), North America (11 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

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Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba de Pará
French herbe de Para
German Paragras
Portuguese capim-angola

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Paragras?
The scientific name of Paragras is Urochloa mutica. It belongs to the genus Urochloa.
Where does Paragras live?
Paragras is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, Somalia), Asia (Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand), Europe (Belgium, Portugal, Spain), North America (11 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica.
What family does Paragras belong to?
Paragras (Urochloa mutica) belongs to the genus Urochloa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Paragras belong to?
Paragras (Urochloa mutica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Paragras?
The closest relatives of Paragras in the genus Urochloa include Breitblättriges Signalgras, Palisadengras, Buffalograss, Thurston grass, Panic liverseed grass.

Native Range — 29 Countries

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