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hierba de cepa

Paspalum plicatulum

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), North America (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras), 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 plicatulum (hierba de cepa)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba de cepa

Portuguese coqueirinho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hierba de cepa?

The scientific name of hierba de cepa is Paspalum plicatulum. It belongs to the genus Paspalum.

What is the conservation status of hierba de cepa?

hierba de cepa (Paspalum plicatulum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does hierba de cepa live?

hierba de cepa is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), North America (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Singapore, Taiwan.

What family does hierba de cepa belong to?

hierba de cepa (Paspalum plicatulum) belongs to the genus Paspalum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is hierba de cepa endangered?

No, hierba de cepa (Paspalum plicatulum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does hierba de cepa belong to?

hierba de cepa (Paspalum plicatulum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of hierba de cepa?

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