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Pond lovegrass

Eragrostis japonica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (4 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (7 countries).

🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇮🇱 Israel 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Eragrostis

Species

Eragrostis japonica (Pond lovegrass)

Similar Species in Eragrostis

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African lovegrass

Eragrostis echinochloidea

Not Evaluated

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Australian lovegrass

Eragrostis leptostachya

Eragrostis pectinacea

Not Evaluated

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Chinese lovegrass

Eragrostis unioloides

Least Concern

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Cliff Hair Grass

Eragrostis episcopulus

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pond lovegrass?

The scientific name of Pond lovegrass is Eragrostis japonica. It belongs to the genus Eragrostis.

Where does Pond lovegrass live?

Pond lovegrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (4 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guinea, Guyana.

What family does Pond lovegrass belong to?

Pond lovegrass (Eragrostis japonica) belongs to the genus Eragrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Pond lovegrass belong to?

Pond lovegrass (Eragrostis japonica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Pond lovegrass?

The closest relatives of Pond lovegrass in the genus Eragrostis include African lovegrass, Australian lovegrass, Bahia lovegrass, Carolina Lovegrass, Chinese lovegrass.