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junquillo salado

Eleocharis parvula

Vulnerable

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Eleocharis parvula (junquillo salado)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish junquillo salado

French éléocharide naine

German Kleine Sumpfbinse

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of junquillo salado?

The scientific name of junquillo salado is Eleocharis parvula. It belongs to the genus Eleocharis.

What is the conservation status of junquillo salado?

junquillo salado (Eleocharis parvula) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does junquillo salado live?

junquillo salado is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, Denmark, France, Greece, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does junquillo salado belong to?

junquillo salado (Eleocharis parvula) belongs to the genus Eleocharis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is junquillo salado endangered?

Yes, junquillo salado (Eleocharis parvula) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does junquillo salado belong to?

junquillo salado (Eleocharis parvula) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of junquillo salado?

The closest relatives of junquillo salado in the genus Eleocharis include juncia redonda, junco de espiga, junquillo, pitsi, Intermediate Spikerush.