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Smut grass

Sporobolus indicus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Asia (Israel, Singapore, Turkey), Europe (16 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (8 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Sporobolus

Species

Sporobolus indicus (Smut grass)

Names in Other Languages

French Sporobole fertile

Portuguese campim-doce

Similar Species in Sporobolus

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alkali cordgrass

Sporobolus hookerianus

Sporobolus alterniflorus

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Beach Dropseed

Sporobolus virginicus

Least Concern

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Freshwater Cordgrass

Sporobolus michauxianus

Sporobolus pyramidatus

Not Evaluated

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Northern Dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Smut grass?

The scientific name of Smut grass is Sporobolus indicus. It belongs to the genus Sporobolus.

Where does Smut grass live?

Smut grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Asia (Israel, Singapore, Turkey), Europe (16 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (8 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Australia, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji.

What family does Smut grass belong to?

Smut grass (Sporobolus indicus) belongs to the genus Sporobolus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Smut grass belong to?

Smut grass (Sporobolus indicus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Smut grass?

The closest relatives of Smut grass in the genus Sporobolus include alkali cordgrass, Annual Dropseed, Atlantic Cordgrass, Beach Dropseed, Freshwater Cordgrass.