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Barba De Fraile

Fimbristylis littoralis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Brunei, Singapore, Thailand), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (4 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Fimbristylis littoralis (Barba De Fraile)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Barba De Fraile

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Barba De Fraile?

The scientific name of Barba De Fraile is Fimbristylis littoralis. It belongs to the genus Fimbristylis.

What is the conservation status of Barba De Fraile?

Barba De Fraile (Fimbristylis littoralis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Barba De Fraile live?

Barba De Fraile is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Brunei, Singapore, Thailand), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, El Salvador, Fiji, Ghana, Guatemala.

What family does Barba De Fraile belong to?

Barba De Fraile (Fimbristylis littoralis) belongs to the genus Fimbristylis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cyperaceae.

Is Barba De Fraile endangered?

No, Barba De Fraile (Fimbristylis littoralis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Barba De Fraile belong to?

Barba De Fraile (Fimbristylis littoralis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Barba De Fraile?

The closest relatives of Barba De Fraile in the genus Fimbristylis include Low Fimbristylis, West Indian fimbry, pointed fimbristylis, Harper's Fimbristylis, Summer fimbry.