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Smut grass

Sporobolus indicus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Asia (Israel, Singapore, Turkey), Europe (16 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (8 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (อันดับหญ้า)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Sporobolus

Species

Sporobolus indicus (Smut grass)

Names in Other Languages

French Sporobole fertile

Portuguese campim-doce

Similar Species in Sporobolus

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Beach Dropseed

Sporobolus virginicus

Least Concern

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Atlantic Cordgrass

Sporobolus alterniflorus

Sporobolus pyramidatus

Sporobolus michauxianus

Not Evaluated

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Northern Dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Smut grass?

The scientific name of Smut grass is Sporobolus indicus. It belongs to the genus Sporobolus.

Where does Smut grass live?

Smut grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Asia (Israel, Singapore, Turkey), Europe (16 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (8 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Australia, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Fiji.

What family does Smut grass belong to?

Smut grass (Sporobolus indicus) belongs to the genus Sporobolus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Smut grass belong to?

Smut grass (Sporobolus indicus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Smut grass?

The closest relatives of Smut grass in the genus Sporobolus include Annual Dropseed, Beach Dropseed, Atlantic Cordgrass, Highwater Grass, Madagascar dropseed.