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Southern Cut Grass

Leersia hexandra

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), North America (Dominican Republic, Haiti), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (5 countries).

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese grama-boiadeira
Arabic Shillakh

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Cut Grass?
The scientific name of Southern Cut Grass is Leersia hexandra. It belongs to the genus Leersia.
Where does Southern Cut Grass live?
Southern Cut Grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), North America (Dominican Republic, Haiti), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Comoros, Dominican Republic, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, India.
What family does Southern Cut Grass belong to?
Southern Cut Grass (Leersia hexandra) belongs to the genus Leersia, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Southern Cut Grass belong to?
Southern Cut Grass (Leersia hexandra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Southern Cut Grass?
The closest relatives of Southern Cut Grass in the genus Leersia include Cut-Grass, Virginia Cutgrass.

Native Range — 18 Countries

Genus Leersia — 3 Species

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