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Ripgut brome

Bromus diandrus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Afrotropic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe), Asia (India, Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile, Ecuador). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇮🇳 India 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Bromus

Species

Bromus diandrus (Ripgut brome)

Names in Other Languages

French brome raide

German Zweimännige Steif-Trespe

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ripgut brome?

The scientific name of Ripgut brome is Bromus diandrus. It belongs to the genus Bromus.

What is the conservation status of Ripgut brome?

Ripgut brome (Bromus diandrus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ripgut brome live?

Ripgut brome is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe), Asia (India, Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile, Ecuador). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, France, India, Ireland.

What family does Ripgut brome belong to?

Ripgut brome (Bromus diandrus) belongs to the genus Bromus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Ripgut brome belong to?

Ripgut brome (Bromus diandrus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Ripgut brome?

The closest relatives of Ripgut brome in the genus Bromus include bromo-centeio, bromo-de-schrader, Broad-Glumed Brome, Bronco Grass, Chilean chess.