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Korean lawngrass

Zoysia japonica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (India, South Korea, Taiwan), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇰🇷 South Korea 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (पादप)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Zoysia
Species
Zoysia japonica (Korean lawngrass)

Names in Other Languages

French zoysie du Japon
Portuguese grama-esmeralda

Similar Species in Zoysia

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Manila grass
Zoysia matrella
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Korean lawngrass?
The scientific name of Korean lawngrass is Zoysia japonica. It belongs to the genus Zoysia.
Where does Korean lawngrass live?
Korean lawngrass is found in Widely distributed across Asia (India, South Korea, Taiwan), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Canada, India, South Korea, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Korean lawngrass belong to?
Korean lawngrass (Zoysia japonica) belongs to the genus Zoysia, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Korean lawngrass belong to?
Korean lawngrass (Zoysia japonica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).
What are the closest relatives of Korean lawngrass?
The closest relatives of Korean lawngrass in the genus Zoysia include Manila grass.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Zoysia — 2 Species

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Korean lawngrass
Zoysia japonica
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Manila grass
Zoysia matrella
NE
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