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Tape grass

Vallisneria spiralis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Mauritius, South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (Canada, Jamaica, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Alismatales (Alismatales)

Species

Vallisneria spiralis (Tape grass)

Names in Other Languages

French vallisnérie

German Wasserschraube

Similar Species in Vallisneria

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American Eelgrass

Vallisneria americana

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tape grass?

The scientific name of Tape grass is Vallisneria spiralis. It belongs to the genus Vallisneria.

What is the conservation status of Tape grass?

Tape grass (Vallisneria spiralis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tape grass live?

Tape grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Mauritius, South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (23 countries), North America (Canada, Jamaica, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland.

What family does Tape grass belong to?

Tape grass (Vallisneria spiralis) belongs to the genus Vallisneria, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydrocharitaceae.

Is Tape grass endangered?

No, Tape grass (Vallisneria spiralis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Tape grass belong to?

Tape grass (Vallisneria spiralis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Tape grass?

The closest relatives of Tape grass in the genus Vallisneria include American Eelgrass.