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Stargrass

Cynodon plectostachyus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, Mauritius), Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Cynodon

Species

Cynodon plectostachyus (Stargrass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish estrella

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African Bermuda-grass

Cynodon incompletus

Not Evaluated

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Cynodon transvaalensis

Least Concern

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Ethiopian dogstooth grass

Cynodon aethiopicus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Stargrass?

The scientific name of Stargrass is Cynodon plectostachyus. It belongs to the genus Cynodon.

Where does Stargrass live?

Stargrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, Mauritius), Asia (India, Japan, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, India, Japan, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mexico, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Stargrass belong to?

Stargrass (Cynodon plectostachyus) belongs to the genus Cynodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Stargrass belong to?

Stargrass (Cynodon plectostachyus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Stargrass?

The closest relatives of Stargrass in the genus Cynodon include capim-da-cidade, grama-estrela, African Bermuda-grass, African dogstooth grass, Ethiopian dogstooth grass.