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Guineagrass

Megathyrsus maximus

Least Concern

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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 dry broadleaf forests, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (Spain), North America (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇰🇭 Cambodia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇩🇯 Djibouti 🇩🇲 Dominica 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇬🇩 Grenada 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇱🇦 Laos 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 🇵🇦 Panama 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇪🇸 Spain 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇺🇸 United States 🇾🇪 Yemen

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

Megathyrsus

Species

Megathyrsus maximus (Guineagrass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mijo de Guinea

French herbe de Guinée

German Guineagras

Portuguese capim-colonião

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Guineagrass?

The scientific name of Guineagrass is Megathyrsus maximus. It belongs to the genus Megathyrsus.

What is the conservation status of Guineagrass?

Guineagrass (Megathyrsus maximus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Guineagrass live?

Guineagrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (Spain), North America (11 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Djibouti, Dominica, Egypt, Grenada.

What family does Guineagrass belong to?

Guineagrass (Megathyrsus maximus) belongs to the genus Megathyrsus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Guineagrass endangered?

No, Guineagrass (Megathyrsus maximus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Guineagrass belong to?

Guineagrass (Megathyrsus maximus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).