Peruvian watergrass

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and United States.

🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Süßgrasartige)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Luziola

Species

Luziola peruviana (Peruvian watergrass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish engordador

Similar Species in Luziola

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Large watergrass

Luziola subintegra

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Peruvian watergrass?

The scientific name of Peruvian watergrass is Luziola peruviana. It belongs to the genus Luziola.

What is the conservation status of Peruvian watergrass?

Peruvian watergrass (Luziola peruviana) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Peruvian watergrass live?

Peruvian watergrass is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, United States.

What family does Peruvian watergrass belong to?

Peruvian watergrass (Luziola peruviana) belongs to the genus Luziola, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Peruvian watergrass belong to?

Peruvian watergrass (Luziola peruviana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Peruvian watergrass?

The closest relatives of Peruvian watergrass in the genus Luziola include Large watergrass.