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Basketgrass

Oplismenus hirtellus

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About

The Basketgrass (Oplismenus hirtellus) is a species in the genus Oplismenus. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes. Its range includes Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, and El Salvador.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇳🇷 Nauru 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Oplismenus

Species

Oplismenus hirtellus (Basketgrass)

Similar Species in Oplismenus

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Burmann's basketgrass

Oplismenus burmanni

Least Concern

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Running mountaingrass

Oplismenus compositus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Basketgrass?

The scientific name of Basketgrass is Oplismenus hirtellus. It belongs to the genus Oplismenus.

Where does Basketgrass live?

Basketgrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, El Salvador, France, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, Madagascar.

What family does Basketgrass belong to?

Basketgrass (Oplismenus hirtellus) belongs to the genus Oplismenus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Basketgrass belong to?

Basketgrass (Oplismenus hirtellus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Basketgrass?

The closest relatives of Basketgrass in the genus Oplismenus include Burmann's basketgrass, Running mountaingrass.