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Dominican Lovegrass

Eragrostis prolifera

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, France, and Israel.

🇫🇷 France 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇱 Israel

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Eragrostis
Species
Eragrostis prolifera (Dominican Lovegrass)

Similar Species in Eragrostis

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barba de indio
Eragrostis pilosa
Not Evaluated
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pasto avena
Eragrostis superba
Not Evaluated
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pasto llorón
Eragrostis curvula
Not Evaluated
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Bahia lovegrass
Eragrostis bahiensis
Not Evaluated
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Hair Grass
Eragrostis saxatilis
Endangered
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Cliff Hair Grass
Eragrostis episcopulus
Critically Endangered
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Chinese lovegrass
Eragrostis unioloides
Least Concern
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Frank'S Lovegrass
Eragrostis frankii
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dominican Lovegrass?
The scientific name of Dominican Lovegrass is Eragrostis prolifera. It belongs to the genus Eragrostis.
What is the conservation status of Dominican Lovegrass?
Dominican Lovegrass (Eragrostis prolifera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dominican Lovegrass live?
Dominican Lovegrass is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, France, and Israel.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, France, Israel.
What family does Dominican Lovegrass belong to?
Dominican Lovegrass (Eragrostis prolifera) belongs to the genus Eragrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Dominican Lovegrass endangered?
No, Dominican Lovegrass (Eragrostis prolifera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dominican Lovegrass belong to?
Dominican Lovegrass (Eragrostis prolifera) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Dominican Lovegrass?
The closest relatives of Dominican Lovegrass in the genus Eragrostis include barba de indio, pasto avena, pasto llorón, Carolina Lovegrass, Chinese lovegrass.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Eragrostis — 20 Species

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barba de indio
Eragrostis pilosa
NE 🐾
pasto avena
Eragrostis superba
NE 🐾
pasto llorón
Eragrostis curvula
NE 🐾
Carolina Lovegrass
Eragrostis pectinacea
NE 🐾
Chinese lovegrass
Eragrostis unioloides
LC 🐾
Hair Grass
Eragrostis saxatilis
EN 🐾
Cliff Hair Grass
Eragrostis episcopulus
CR 🐾
Frank'S Lovegrass
Eragrostis frankii
NE 🐾
Gophertail lovegrass
Eragrostis ciliaris
NE 🐾
Silveus' Lovegrass
Eragrostis silveana
LC 🐾
Lesser Love-Grass
Eragrostis minor
NE 🐾
Mediterranean lovegrass
Eragrostis barrelieri
NE 🐾
Mexican love grass
Eragrostis mexicana
NE 🐾
Japanese lovegrass
Eragrostis tenella
LC 🐾
Elastic grass
Eragrostis tenuifolia
NE 🐾
Slimflower lovegrass
Eragrostis gangetica
LC 🐾
Darnel lovegrass
Eragrostis airoides
NE 🐾
drooping love grass
Eragrostis leptocarpa
NE 🐾
hairy-sheath love grass
Eragrostis polytricha
NE 🐾
Lovegrass
Eragrostis dielsii
NE
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