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Bahiagrass

Paspalum notatum

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About

The Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum) is a species in the genus Paspalum. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes. Like other members of its genus, this species plays a role in its native ecosystem.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (Belgium, Greece, Portugal), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇬🇷 Greece 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Paspalum

Species

Paspalum notatum (Bahiagrass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cañamazo

French herbe de Bahia

German Bahiagras

Portuguese grama-batatais

Similar Species in Paspalum

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Kodo

Paspalum scrobiculatum

Intermediate paspalum

Paspalum macrophyllum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bahiagrass?

The scientific name of Bahiagrass is Paspalum notatum. It belongs to the genus Paspalum.

Where does Bahiagrass live?

Bahiagrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (Belgium, Greece, Portugal), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Burundi, China, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, El Salvador.

What family does Bahiagrass belong to?

Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum) belongs to the genus Paspalum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Bahiagrass belong to?

Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of Bahiagrass?

The closest relatives of Bahiagrass in the genus Paspalum include Kodo, bamboo grass, Bead Grass, Arrocillo, Bigleaf paspalum.