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Borrer's Saltmarsh-Grass

Puccinellia fasciculata

Endangered
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The Borrer's Saltmarsh-grass (Puccinellia fasciculata) is a species in the genus Puccinellia. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic rea.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (Belgium, Norway, Sweden), North America (Canada), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Names in Other Languages

French atropis fasciculé
German Büscheliger Salzschwaden

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Borrer's Saltmarsh-Grass?
The scientific name of Borrer's Saltmarsh-Grass is Puccinellia fasciculata. It belongs to the genus Puccinellia.
What is the conservation status of Borrer's Saltmarsh-Grass?
Borrer's Saltmarsh-Grass (Puccinellia fasciculata) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Borrer's Saltmarsh-Grass live?
Borrer's Saltmarsh-Grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (Belgium, Norway, Sweden), North America (Canada), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Norway, South Africa, Sweden.
What family does Borrer's Saltmarsh-Grass belong to?
Borrer's Saltmarsh-Grass (Puccinellia fasciculata) belongs to the genus Puccinellia, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Borrer's Saltmarsh-Grass endangered?
Yes, Borrer's Saltmarsh-Grass (Puccinellia fasciculata) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Borrer's Saltmarsh-Grass belong to?
Borrer's Saltmarsh-Grass (Puccinellia fasciculata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Borrer's Saltmarsh-Grass?
The closest relatives of Borrer's Saltmarsh-Grass in the genus Puccinellia include Anderson's alkali grass, Arctic Alkali Grass, arctic tussock alkaligrass, Australian saltmarsh grass, common saltmarsh grass.

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