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Black Bent

Agrostis gigantea

Least Concern

About

The Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is a species in the genus Agrostis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).

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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

Agrostis

Species

Agrostis gigantea (Black Bent)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish agróstide blanca

French agrostis géant

German Riesenstraussgras

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black Bent?

The scientific name of Black Bent is Agrostis gigantea. It belongs to the genus Agrostis.

What is the conservation status of Black Bent?

Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black Bent live?

Black Bent is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does Black Bent belong to?

Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) belongs to the genus Agrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Black Bent endangered?

No, Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Black Bent belong to?

Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Black Bent?

The closest relatives of Black Bent in the genus Agrostis include Arctic Bentgrass, Autumn Bent, Bentgrass, brown bent, Clavate Bent.