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Burmann's basketgrass

Oplismenus burmanni

Least Concern

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The Burmann's basketgrass (Oplismenus burmanni) is a species in the genus Oplismenus. 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 6 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 6 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Georgia), North America (Honduras, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 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

Oplismenus

Species

Oplismenus burmanni (Burmann's basketgrass)

Similar Species in Oplismenus

Running mountaingrass

Oplismenus compositus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Burmann's basketgrass?

The scientific name of Burmann's basketgrass is Oplismenus burmanni. It belongs to the genus Oplismenus.

What is the conservation status of Burmann's basketgrass?

Burmann's basketgrass (Oplismenus burmanni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Burmann's basketgrass live?

Burmann's basketgrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Georgia), North America (Honduras, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Tonga), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Georgia, Guinea, Honduras, Madagascar, Mauritius, Tonga, United States.

What family does Burmann's basketgrass belong to?

Burmann's basketgrass (Oplismenus burmanni) belongs to the genus Oplismenus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Burmann's basketgrass endangered?

No, Burmann's basketgrass (Oplismenus burmanni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Burmann's basketgrass belong to?

Burmann's basketgrass (Oplismenus burmanni) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Burmann's basketgrass?

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