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African bristlegrass

Setaria sphacelata

Least Concern

About

The African bristlegrass (Setaria sphacelata) is a species in the genus Setaria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau), and South America (4 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (растения)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)

Class

Liliopsida (лилиопсиды)

Order

Poales (злакоцветные)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Setaria

Species

Setaria sphacelata (African bristlegrass)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African bristlegrass?

The scientific name of African bristlegrass is Setaria sphacelata. It belongs to the genus Setaria.

What is the conservation status of African bristlegrass?

African bristlegrass (Setaria sphacelata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does African bristlegrass live?

African bristlegrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (5 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Guinea.

What family does African bristlegrass belong to?

African bristlegrass (Setaria sphacelata) belongs to the genus Setaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is African bristlegrass endangered?

No, African bristlegrass (Setaria sphacelata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does African bristlegrass belong to?

African bristlegrass (Setaria sphacelata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).

What are the closest relatives of African bristlegrass?

The closest relatives of African bristlegrass in the genus Setaria include Adherent Bristle-grass, Bristle Pigeon Grass, Chinese Foxtail, Green bristlegrass, Knotroot Bristle Grass.