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capim-azedo

Paspalum conjugatum

Least Concern

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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. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (13 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (4 countries).

🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇰🇭 Cambodia 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇵🇪 Peru 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇹🇻 Tuvalu 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇵🇼 Palau 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago 🇻🇪 Venezuela

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

Paspalum

Species

Paspalum conjugatum (capim-azedo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cañamazo amargo

French Herbe Créole

Portuguese capim-azedo

Similar Species in Paspalum

Paspalum pauciciliatum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capim-azedo?

The scientific name of capim-azedo is Paspalum conjugatum. It belongs to the genus Paspalum.

What is the conservation status of capim-azedo?

capim-azedo (Paspalum conjugatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does capim-azedo live?

capim-azedo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (13 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Bhutan, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC).

What family does capim-azedo belong to?

capim-azedo (Paspalum conjugatum) belongs to the genus Paspalum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is capim-azedo endangered?

No, capim-azedo (Paspalum conjugatum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does capim-azedo belong to?

capim-azedo (Paspalum conjugatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of capim-azedo?

The closest relatives of capim-azedo in the genus Paspalum include alcarnache, capim-comprido, capim-d'água, capim-das-roças, capim-de-batatais.