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Torpedo grass

Panicum repens

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 6 distinct biome types within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (7 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau), and South America (4 countries).

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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

Panicum

Species

Panicum repens (Torpedo grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cañota

French Millet Rampant

German kriechende Hirse

Portuguese canarana-rasteira

Arabic Nseila

Similar Species in Panicum

Panicum dichotomiflorum

Black-Seed Proso Millet

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Torpedo grass?

The scientific name of Torpedo grass is Panicum repens. It belongs to the genus Panicum.

What is the conservation status of Torpedo grass?

Torpedo grass (Panicum repens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Torpedo grass live?

Torpedo grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (7 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Burundi.

What family does Torpedo grass belong to?

Torpedo grass (Panicum repens) belongs to the genus Panicum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Torpedo grass endangered?

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

What kingdom does Torpedo grass belong to?

Torpedo grass (Panicum repens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Torpedo grass?

The closest relatives of Torpedo grass in the genus Panicum include Australian millet, Autumn Millet, Berg's panicgrass, Bitter Panicum, Black-Seed Proso Millet.