West indian foxtail grass

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Found across North America (5 countries) and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

Class

Liliopsida (백합강)

Order

Poales (벼목)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Andropogon

Species

Andropogon bicornis (West indian foxtail grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish barbas de indio

Portuguese campim-rabo-de-burro

Similar Species in Andropogon

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Beardgrass

Andropogon chevalieri

Least Concern

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Big Bluestem

Andropogon gerardi

Not Evaluated

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Tambuki grass

Andropogon gayanus

Not Evaluated

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Broom-Sedge

Andropogon virginicus

Not Evaluated

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sand bluestem

Andropogon hallii

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of West indian foxtail grass?

The scientific name of West indian foxtail grass is Andropogon bicornis. It belongs to the genus Andropogon.

What is the conservation status of West indian foxtail grass?

West indian foxtail grass (Andropogon bicornis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does West indian foxtail grass live?

West indian foxtail grass is found in Found across North America (5 countries) and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, United States.

What family does West indian foxtail grass belong to?

West indian foxtail grass (Andropogon bicornis) belongs to the genus Andropogon, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is West indian foxtail grass endangered?

No, West indian foxtail grass (Andropogon bicornis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does West indian foxtail grass belong to?

West indian foxtail grass (Andropogon bicornis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of West indian foxtail grass?

The closest relatives of West indian foxtail grass in the genus Andropogon include Beardgrass, Big Bluestem, Tambuki grass, Broom-Sedge, sand bluestem.