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African jointgrass

Hemarthria altissima

Least Concern

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The African jointgrass (Hemarthria altissima) is a species in the genus Hemarthria. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, Mauritius), Asia (Cyprus, Georgia), North America (Mexico, United States), and South America (4 countries).

🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Hemarthria

Species

Hemarthria altissima (African jointgrass)

Names in Other Languages

French Hémarthrie Comprimée

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African jointgrass?

The scientific name of African jointgrass is Hemarthria altissima. It belongs to the genus Hemarthria.

What is the conservation status of African jointgrass?

African jointgrass (Hemarthria altissima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does African jointgrass live?

African jointgrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, Mauritius), Asia (Cyprus, Georgia), North America (Mexico, United States), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cyprus, Georgia, Guyana, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mexico, United States.

What family does African jointgrass belong to?

African jointgrass (Hemarthria altissima) belongs to the genus Hemarthria, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is African jointgrass endangered?

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

What kingdom does African jointgrass belong to?

African jointgrass (Hemarthria altissima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of African jointgrass?

The closest relatives of African jointgrass in the genus Hemarthria include Jove grass.