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African dogstooth grass

Cynodon transvaalensis

Least Concern

About

The African dogstooth grass (Cynodon transvaalensis) is a species in the genus Cynodon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 7 distinct biome types within the Af.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 7 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Australia, Congo (DRC), Greece, Madagascar, and United States.

🇬🇷 Greece 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Cynodon

Species

Cynodon transvaalensis (African dogstooth grass)

Similar Species in Cynodon

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African Bermuda-grass

Ethiopian dogstooth grass

Cynodon plectostachyus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African dogstooth grass?

The scientific name of African dogstooth grass is Cynodon transvaalensis. It belongs to the genus Cynodon.

What is the conservation status of African dogstooth grass?

African dogstooth grass (Cynodon transvaalensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does African dogstooth grass live?

African dogstooth grass is found in Distributed across Australia, Congo (DRC), Greece, Madagascar, and United States.. Countries include Australia, Congo (DRC), Greece, Madagascar, United States.

What family does African dogstooth grass belong to?

African dogstooth grass (Cynodon transvaalensis) belongs to the genus Cynodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is African dogstooth grass endangered?

No, African dogstooth grass (Cynodon transvaalensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does African dogstooth grass belong to?

African dogstooth grass (Cynodon transvaalensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of African dogstooth grass?

The closest relatives of African dogstooth grass in the genus Cynodon include African Bermuda-grass, Bermudagrass, Ethiopian dogstooth grass, African bermudagrass, Stargrass.