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Knotgrass

Paspalum distichum

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 8 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (21 countries), Europe (21 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (4 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (อันดับหญ้า)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Paspalum

Species

Paspalum distichum (Knotgrass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish gram d`aigua

French Paspale à deux épis

German Pfannengras

Portuguese alcarnache

Arabic moddeid

Similar Species in Paspalum

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bamboo grass

Paspalum fasciculatum

Paspalum macrophyllum

Intermediate paspalum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Knotgrass?

The scientific name of Knotgrass is Paspalum distichum. It belongs to the genus Paspalum.

What is the conservation status of Knotgrass?

Knotgrass (Paspalum distichum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Knotgrass live?

Knotgrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (21 countries), Europe (21 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Algeria, Armenia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bhutan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria.

What family does Knotgrass belong to?

Knotgrass (Paspalum distichum) belongs to the genus Paspalum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Knotgrass endangered?

No, Knotgrass (Paspalum distichum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Knotgrass belong to?

Knotgrass (Paspalum distichum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Knotgrass?

The closest relatives of Knotgrass in the genus Paspalum include Bahiagrass, bamboo grass, Bead Grass, Arrocillo, Bigleaf paspalum.