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grama-de-ponta

Elymus repens

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, deserts and xeric shrublands, and temperate coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, South Africa), Asia (Iran, North Korea), Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Elymus

Species

Elymus repens (grama-de-ponta)

Names in Other Languages

French agropyron rampant

German Kriech-Quecke

Portuguese grama-de-ponta

Similar Species in Elymus

Common Eastern Wildrye

Elymus virginicus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of grama-de-ponta?

The scientific name of grama-de-ponta is Elymus repens. It belongs to the genus Elymus.

What is the conservation status of grama-de-ponta?

grama-de-ponta (Elymus repens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does grama-de-ponta live?

grama-de-ponta is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, South Africa), Asia (Iran, North Korea), Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Egypt, France, Iran, Mexico, North Korea.

What family does grama-de-ponta belong to?

grama-de-ponta (Elymus repens) belongs to the genus Elymus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is grama-de-ponta endangered?

No, grama-de-ponta (Elymus repens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does grama-de-ponta belong to?

grama-de-ponta (Elymus repens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of grama-de-ponta?

The closest relatives of grama-de-ponta in the genus Elymus include Arctic Wheatgrass, northern wheatgrass, Siberian wildrye, Bearded Couch, Bottlebrush Grass.