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coqueirinho

Paspalum plicatulum

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), North America (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇬 Singapore

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 plicatulum (coqueirinho)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba de cepa

Portuguese coqueirinho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of coqueirinho?

The scientific name of coqueirinho is Paspalum plicatulum. It belongs to the genus Paspalum.

What is the conservation status of coqueirinho?

coqueirinho (Paspalum plicatulum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does coqueirinho live?

coqueirinho is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), North America (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Singapore, Taiwan.

What family does coqueirinho belong to?

coqueirinho (Paspalum plicatulum) belongs to the genus Paspalum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is coqueirinho endangered?

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

What kingdom does coqueirinho belong to?

coqueirinho (Paspalum plicatulum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of coqueirinho?

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