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Antelope Grass

Echinochloa pyramidalis

Least Concern

About

The Antelope Grass (Echinochloa pyramidalis) is a species in the genus Echinochloa. 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 tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Nepal), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇿 Belize 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇻🇪 Venezuela

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

Echinochloa

Species

Echinochloa pyramidalis (Antelope Grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pasto limpago

German Atilopengras

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American Barnyard Grass

Echinochloa muricata

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Awnless Barnyard Grass

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Billion-Dollar Grass

Echinochloa frumentacea

Echinochloa polystachya

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Early water grass

Echinochloa oryzoides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Antelope Grass?

The scientific name of Antelope Grass is Echinochloa pyramidalis. It belongs to the genus Echinochloa.

What is the conservation status of Antelope Grass?

Antelope Grass (Echinochloa pyramidalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Antelope Grass live?

Antelope Grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Nepal), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela).. Countries include Australia, Belize, Brazil, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Guinea, Guyana, Madagascar, Mexico, Nepal.

What family does Antelope Grass belong to?

Antelope Grass (Echinochloa pyramidalis) belongs to the genus Echinochloa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Antelope Grass endangered?

No, Antelope Grass (Echinochloa pyramidalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Antelope Grass belong to?

Antelope Grass (Echinochloa pyramidalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Antelope Grass?

The closest relatives of Antelope Grass in the genus Echinochloa include American Barnyard Grass, Awnless Barnyard Grass, Barnyard Grass, Billion-Dollar Grass, burgu grass.