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Running mountaingrass

Oplismenus compositus

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Indonesia, Taiwan), Europe (France, United Kingdom), North America (Guatemala, Honduras, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries), and South America (Colombia).

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇺 Vanuatu

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

Oplismenus

Species

Oplismenus compositus (Running mountaingrass)

Similar Species in Oplismenus

Burmann's basketgrass

Oplismenus burmanni

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Running mountaingrass?

The scientific name of Running mountaingrass is Oplismenus compositus. It belongs to the genus Oplismenus.

What is the conservation status of Running mountaingrass?

Running mountaingrass (Oplismenus compositus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Running mountaingrass live?

Running mountaingrass is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Indonesia, Taiwan), Europe (France, United Kingdom), North America (Guatemala, Honduras, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (9 countries), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, Fiji, France, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea.

What family does Running mountaingrass belong to?

Running mountaingrass (Oplismenus compositus) belongs to the genus Oplismenus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Running mountaingrass endangered?

No, Running mountaingrass (Oplismenus compositus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Running mountaingrass belong to?

Running mountaingrass (Oplismenus compositus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Running mountaingrass?

The closest relatives of Running mountaingrass in the genus Oplismenus include Basketgrass, Burmann's basketgrass.