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Jaraguagrass

Hyparrhenia rufa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Ghana, Guinea), Asia (Myanmar, Thailand), Europe (Spain), North America (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji), and South America (8 countries).

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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

Hyparrhenia

Species

Hyparrhenia rufa (Jaraguagrass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish yaraguá

German braunes Deckgras

Portuguese capim-jaraguá

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jaraguagrass?

The scientific name of Jaraguagrass is Hyparrhenia rufa. It belongs to the genus Hyparrhenia.

What is the conservation status of Jaraguagrass?

Jaraguagrass (Hyparrhenia rufa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Jaraguagrass live?

Jaraguagrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Ghana, Guinea), Asia (Myanmar, Thailand), Europe (Spain), North America (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji), and South America (8 countries).. Countries include Australia, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji.

What family does Jaraguagrass belong to?

Jaraguagrass (Hyparrhenia rufa) belongs to the genus Hyparrhenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Jaraguagrass endangered?

No, Jaraguagrass (Hyparrhenia rufa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Jaraguagrass belong to?

Jaraguagrass (Hyparrhenia rufa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (tumbuhan).

What are the closest relatives of Jaraguagrass?

The closest relatives of Jaraguagrass in the genus Hyparrhenia include Thatching grass.