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estrella

Cynodon plectostachyus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, Mauritius), Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Cynodon

Species

Cynodon plectostachyus (estrella)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish estrella

Similar Species in Cynodon

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African Bermuda-grass

African dogstooth grass

Cynodon transvaalensis

Least Concern

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Ethiopian dogstooth grass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of estrella?

The scientific name of estrella is Cynodon plectostachyus. It belongs to the genus Cynodon.

Where does estrella live?

estrella is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, Mauritius), Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, India, Japan, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mexico, Taiwan, United States.

What family does estrella belong to?

estrella (Cynodon plectostachyus) belongs to the genus Cynodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does estrella belong to?

estrella (Cynodon plectostachyus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of estrella?

The closest relatives of estrella in the genus Cynodon include African Bermuda-grass, Bermudagrass, African dogstooth grass, Ethiopian dogstooth grass, African bermudagrass.