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Manila grass

Zoysia matrella

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Italy), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇬 Togo 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Zoysia

Species

Zoysia matrella (Manila grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba Manila

French chiendent gazon

Portuguese grama-coreana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Manila grass?

The scientific name of Manila grass is Zoysia matrella. It belongs to the genus Zoysia.

Where does Manila grass live?

Manila grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Italy), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Italy, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia.

What family does Manila grass belong to?

Manila grass (Zoysia matrella) belongs to the genus Zoysia, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Manila grass belong to?

Manila grass (Zoysia matrella) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Manila grass?

The closest relatives of Manila grass in the genus Zoysia include Korean lawngrass.