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camalote blanco

Paspalum virgatum

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (China, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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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

Paspalum

Species

Paspalum virgatum (camalote blanco)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish camalote blanco

Portuguese capim-navalha

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Paspalum fasciculatum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of camalote blanco?

The scientific name of camalote blanco is Paspalum virgatum. It belongs to the genus Paspalum.

What is the conservation status of camalote blanco?

camalote blanco (Paspalum virgatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does camalote blanco live?

camalote blanco is found in Widely distributed across Asia (China, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Taiwan, United States.

What family does camalote blanco belong to?

camalote blanco (Paspalum virgatum) belongs to the genus Paspalum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is camalote blanco endangered?

No, camalote blanco (Paspalum virgatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does camalote blanco belong to?

camalote blanco (Paspalum virgatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of camalote blanco?

The closest relatives of camalote blanco in the genus Paspalum include arrocillo, cañamazo, cañamazo amargo, grama de agua, gramalote.