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Cattail Grass

Setaria pumila

Least Concern

About

The Cattail Grass (Setaria pumila) is a species in the genus Setaria. 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 5 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia 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 5 distinct biome types spanning the Australasia and Afrotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

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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

Setaria

Species

Setaria pumila (Cattail Grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish milha-verde

French sétaire glauque

German Fuchsrote Borstenhirse

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Adherent Bristle-grass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cattail Grass?

The scientific name of Cattail Grass is Setaria pumila. It belongs to the genus Setaria.

What is the conservation status of Cattail Grass?

Cattail Grass (Setaria pumila) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cattail Grass live?

Cattail Grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Europe (18 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does Cattail Grass belong to?

Cattail Grass (Setaria pumila) belongs to the genus Setaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Cattail Grass endangered?

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

What kingdom does Cattail Grass belong to?

Cattail Grass (Setaria pumila) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Cattail Grass?

The closest relatives of Cattail Grass in the genus Setaria include Adherent Bristle-grass, African bristlegrass, Bigleaf bristlegrass, Bristle Pigeon Grass, Broadleaved bristlegrass.