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American Eelgrass

Vallisneria americana

Least Concern

About

The American Eelgrass (Vallisneria americana) is a species in the genus Vallisneria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Palearctic and Neo.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Palearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Belgium, Italy), North America (5 countries), and South America (Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (tumbuhan)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Vallisneria americana (American Eelgrass)

Names in Other Languages

French herbe à la barbotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Eelgrass?

The scientific name of American Eelgrass is Vallisneria americana. It belongs to the genus Vallisneria.

What is the conservation status of American Eelgrass?

American Eelgrass (Vallisneria americana) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does American Eelgrass live?

American Eelgrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Belgium, Italy), North America (5 countries), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Guatemala, Honduras, Italy, Taiwan, United States.

What family does American Eelgrass belong to?

American Eelgrass (Vallisneria americana) belongs to the genus Vallisneria, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydrocharitaceae.

Is American Eelgrass endangered?

No, American Eelgrass (Vallisneria americana) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does American Eelgrass belong to?

American Eelgrass (Vallisneria americana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of American Eelgrass?

The closest relatives of American Eelgrass in the genus Vallisneria include Tape grass.