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Hilograss

Paspalum conjugatum

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 6 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (13 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (4 countries).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇰🇭 Cambodia 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇵🇪 Peru 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇻 Tuvalu 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇻🇪 Venezuela 🇻🇳 Vietnam

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

Paspalum

Species

Paspalum conjugatum (Hilograss)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cañamazo amargo

French Herbe Créole

Portuguese capim-azedo

Similar Species in Paspalum

Paspalum fasciculatum

Paspalum macrophyllum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hilograss?

The scientific name of Hilograss is Paspalum conjugatum. It belongs to the genus Paspalum.

What is the conservation status of Hilograss?

Hilograss (Paspalum conjugatum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Hilograss live?

Hilograss is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (13 countries), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Bhutan, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC).

What family does Hilograss belong to?

Hilograss (Paspalum conjugatum) belongs to the genus Paspalum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Hilograss endangered?

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

What kingdom does Hilograss belong to?

Hilograss (Paspalum conjugatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Hilograss?

The closest relatives of Hilograss in the genus Paspalum include Arrocillo, Bahiagrass, bamboo grass, Bead Grass, Bigleaf paspalum.