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Green bristlegrass

Setaria viridis

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including deserts and xeric shrublands, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Palearctic and Indomalayan and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (8 countries), Europe (21 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, 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

Setaria

Species

Setaria viridis (Green bristlegrass)

Names in Other Languages

French sétaire verte

German Grüne Borstenhirse

Portuguese capim-rabo-de-gato

Similar Species in Setaria

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Adherent Bristle-grass

Broadleaved bristlegrass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Green bristlegrass?

The scientific name of Green bristlegrass is Setaria viridis. It belongs to the genus Setaria.

What is the conservation status of Green bristlegrass?

Green bristlegrass (Setaria viridis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Green bristlegrass live?

Green bristlegrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (8 countries), Europe (21 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile.

What family does Green bristlegrass belong to?

Green bristlegrass (Setaria viridis) belongs to the genus Setaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Green bristlegrass belong to?

Green bristlegrass (Setaria viridis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Green bristlegrass?

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