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Dense Silky-bent

Apera interrupta

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate grasslands and steppes, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Apera

Species

Apera interrupta (Dense Silky-bent)

Names in Other Languages

French apère interrompue

German Unterbrochener Windhalm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dense Silky-bent?

The scientific name of Dense Silky-bent is Apera interrupta. It belongs to the genus Apera.

What is the conservation status of Dense Silky-bent?

Dense Silky-bent (Apera interrupta) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dense Silky-bent live?

Dense Silky-bent is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan), Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, Luxembourg.

What family does Dense Silky-bent belong to?

Dense Silky-bent (Apera interrupta) belongs to the genus Apera, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Dense Silky-bent belong to?

Dense Silky-bent (Apera interrupta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Dense Silky-bent?

The closest relatives of Dense Silky-bent in the genus Apera include Loose Silky-bent.