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Para grass

Urochloa mutica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, Somalia), Asia (Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand), Europe (Belgium, Portugal, Spain), North America (11 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Urochloa

Species

Urochloa mutica (Para grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba de Pará

French herbe de Para

German Paragras

Portuguese capim-angola

Similar Species in Urochloa

Urochloa subquadripara

browntop signal grass

Dominican signal grass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Para grass?

The scientific name of Para grass is Urochloa mutica. It belongs to the genus Urochloa.

Where does Para grass live?

Para grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, Somalia), Asia (Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand), Europe (Belgium, Portugal, Spain), North America (11 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica.

What family does Para grass belong to?

Para grass (Urochloa mutica) belongs to the genus Urochloa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Para grass belong to?

Para grass (Urochloa mutica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Para grass?

The closest relatives of Para grass in the genus Urochloa include African signalgrass, armgrass millet, Browntop millet, browntop signal grass, Buffalograss.