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saramatta grass

Ischaemum rugosum

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 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (5 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (7 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Ischaemum

Species

Ischaemum rugosum (saramatta grass)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese capim-macho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of saramatta grass?

The scientific name of saramatta grass is Ischaemum rugosum. It belongs to the genus Ischaemum.

What is the conservation status of saramatta grass?

saramatta grass (Ischaemum rugosum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does saramatta grass live?

saramatta grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (5 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji.

What family does saramatta grass belong to?

saramatta grass (Ischaemum rugosum) belongs to the genus Ischaemum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is saramatta grass endangered?

No, saramatta grass (Ischaemum rugosum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does saramatta grass belong to?

saramatta grass (Ischaemum rugosum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of saramatta grass?

The closest relatives of saramatta grass in the genus Ischaemum include Stalkleaf murainagrass, Paddle grass, drought grass.