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capim-navalha

Paspalum virgatum

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (China, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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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

Paspalum

Species

Paspalum virgatum (capim-navalha)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish camalote blanco

Portuguese capim-navalha

Similar Species in Paspalum

Paspalum pauciciliatum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capim-navalha?

The scientific name of capim-navalha is Paspalum virgatum. It belongs to the genus Paspalum.

What is the conservation status of capim-navalha?

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

Where does capim-navalha live?

capim-navalha is found in Widely distributed across Asia (China, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Taiwan, United States.

What family does capim-navalha belong to?

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

Is capim-navalha endangered?

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

What kingdom does capim-navalha belong to?

capim-navalha (Paspalum virgatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of capim-navalha?

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