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Tropical dropseed

Sporobolus tenuissimus

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Singapore, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇧🇯 Benin 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇱🇷 Liberia 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇸🇳 Senegal 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

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

Sporobolus

Species

Sporobolus tenuissimus (Tropical dropseed)

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alkali cordgrass

Sporobolus hookerianus

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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 Tropical dropseed?

The scientific name of Tropical dropseed is Sporobolus tenuissimus. It belongs to the genus Sporobolus.

What is the conservation status of Tropical dropseed?

Tropical dropseed (Sporobolus tenuissimus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tropical dropseed live?

Tropical dropseed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (Singapore, Taiwan), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Benin, Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Ecuador, Guinea, Liberia, Mauritius, Senegal.

What family does Tropical dropseed belong to?

Tropical dropseed (Sporobolus tenuissimus) belongs to the genus Sporobolus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Tropical dropseed endangered?

No, Tropical dropseed (Sporobolus tenuissimus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Tropical dropseed belong to?

Tropical dropseed (Sporobolus tenuissimus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Tropical dropseed?

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