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Herbe Créole

Paspalum conjugatum

Least Concern
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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. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (13 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (4 countries).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cañamazo amargo
French Herbe Créole
Portuguese capim-azedo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Herbe Créole?
The scientific name of Herbe Créole is Paspalum conjugatum. It belongs to the genus Paspalum.
What is the conservation status of Herbe Créole?
Herbe Créole (Paspalum conjugatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Herbe Créole live?
Herbe Créole is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (13 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Bhutan, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC).
What family does Herbe Créole belong to?
Herbe Créole (Paspalum conjugatum) belongs to the genus Paspalum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Herbe Créole endangered?
No, Herbe Créole (Paspalum conjugatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Herbe Créole belong to?
Herbe Créole (Paspalum conjugatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Herbe Créole?
The closest relatives of Herbe Créole in the genus Paspalum include herbe de Bahia, herbe de Vasey, Panic du Brésil, Paspale, Paspale.

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