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Japanese lovegrass

Eragrostis tenella

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Oceanian biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Tuvalu, and United States.

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇻 Tuvalu

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
Eragrostis
Species
Eragrostis tenella (Japanese lovegrass)

Similar Species in Eragrostis

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Australian lovegrass
Eragrostis leptostachya
Not Evaluated
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Bahia lovegrass
Eragrostis bahiensis
Not Evaluated
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Carolina Lovegrass
Eragrostis pectinacea
Not Evaluated
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Chinese lovegrass
Eragrostis unioloides
Least Concern
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Hair Grass
Eragrostis saxatilis
Endangered
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Cliff Hair Grass
Eragrostis episcopulus
Critically Endangered
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Frank'S Lovegrass
Eragrostis frankii
Not Evaluated
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African lovegrass
Eragrostis echinochloidea
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese lovegrass?
The scientific name of Japanese lovegrass is Eragrostis tenella. It belongs to the genus Eragrostis.
What is the conservation status of Japanese lovegrass?
Japanese lovegrass (Eragrostis tenella) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Japanese lovegrass live?
Japanese lovegrass is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Tuvalu, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Tuvalu, United States.
What family does Japanese lovegrass belong to?
Japanese lovegrass (Eragrostis tenella) belongs to the genus Eragrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Japanese lovegrass endangered?
No, Japanese lovegrass (Eragrostis tenella) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Japanese lovegrass belong to?
Japanese lovegrass (Eragrostis tenella) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese lovegrass?
The closest relatives of Japanese lovegrass in the genus Eragrostis include African lovegrass, Australian lovegrass, Bahia lovegrass, Carolina Lovegrass, Chinese lovegrass.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Eragrostis — 20 Species

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African lovegrass
Eragrostis echinochloidea
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Australian lovegrass
Eragrostis leptostachya
NE 🐾
Bahia lovegrass
Eragrostis bahiensis
NE 🐾
Carolina Lovegrass
Eragrostis pectinacea
NE 🐾
Chinese lovegrass
Eragrostis unioloides
LC 🐾
Hair Grass
Eragrostis saxatilis
EN 🐾
Cliff Hair Grass
Eragrostis episcopulus
CR 🐾
Frank'S Lovegrass
Eragrostis frankii
NE 🐾
Gophertail lovegrass
Eragrostis ciliaris
NE 🐾
Hairy Love Grass
Eragrostis pilosa
NE 🐾
Silveus' Lovegrass
Eragrostis silveana
LC 🐾
Lesser Love-Grass
Eragrostis minor
NE 🐾
Mediterranean lovegrass
Eragrostis barrelieri
NE 🐾
Mexican love grass
Eragrostis mexicana
NE
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Japanese lovegrass
Eragrostis tenella
LC
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Elastic grass
Eragrostis tenuifolia
NE 🐾
Slimflower lovegrass
Eragrostis gangetica
LC 🐾
Darnel lovegrass
Eragrostis airoides
NE 🐾
drooping love grass
Eragrostis leptocarpa
NE 🐾
hairy-sheath love grass
Eragrostis polytricha
NE
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