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St. Augustine grass

Stenotaphrum secundatum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 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

Stenotaphrum

Species

Stenotaphrum secundatum (St. Augustine grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish falso kikuyu

French Chiendent de boeuf

Portuguese erva-de-santo-agostinho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of St. Augustine grass?

The scientific name of St. Augustine grass is Stenotaphrum secundatum. It belongs to the genus Stenotaphrum.

Where does St. Augustine grass live?

St. Augustine grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (7 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Congo (Republic), Cote d'Ivoire.

What family does St. Augustine grass belong to?

St. Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) belongs to the genus Stenotaphrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does St. Augustine grass belong to?

St. Augustine grass (Stenotaphrum secundatum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).