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Stinkgrass
Eragrostis cilianensis
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Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Madagascar), Asia (Georgia, Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Europe (19 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (5 countries).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida
(Monocots)
Order
Poales
(อันดับหญ้า)
Family
Poaceae
(Grass Family)
Genus
Eragrostis
Species
Eragrostis cilianensis
(Stinkgrass)
Names in Other Languages
French
grand éragrostis
German
Großes Liebesgras
Portuguese
capim-mimoso
Similar Species in Eragrostis
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Australian lovegrass
Eragrostis leptostachya
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Bahia lovegrass
Eragrostis bahiensis
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Carolina Lovegrass
Eragrostis pectinacea
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Chinese lovegrass
Eragrostis unioloides
Least Concern
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Hair Grass
Eragrostis saxatilis
Endangered
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Cliff Hair Grass
Eragrostis episcopulus
Critically Endangered
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Frank'S Lovegrass
Eragrostis frankii
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African lovegrass
Eragrostis echinochloidea
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Stinkgrass?
The scientific name of Stinkgrass is Eragrostis cilianensis. It belongs to the genus Eragrostis.
Where does Stinkgrass live?
Stinkgrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Madagascar), Asia (Georgia, Taiwan, Timor-Leste), Europe (19 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Comoros.
What family does Stinkgrass belong to?
Stinkgrass (Eragrostis cilianensis) belongs to the genus Eragrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Stinkgrass belong to?
Stinkgrass (Eragrostis cilianensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Stinkgrass?
The closest relatives of Stinkgrass in the genus Eragrostis include African lovegrass, Australian lovegrass, Bahia lovegrass, Carolina Lovegrass, Chinese lovegrass.
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African lovegrass
Eragrostis echinochloidea
Australian lovegrass
Eragrostis leptostachya
Bahia lovegrass
Eragrostis bahiensis
Carolina Lovegrass
Eragrostis pectinacea
Chinese lovegrass
Eragrostis unioloides
Hair Grass
Eragrostis saxatilis
Cliff Hair Grass
Eragrostis episcopulus
Frank'S Lovegrass
Eragrostis frankii
Gophertail lovegrass
Eragrostis ciliaris
Hairy Love Grass
Eragrostis pilosa
Silveus' Lovegrass
Eragrostis silveana
Lesser Love-Grass
Eragrostis minor
Mediterranean lovegrass
Eragrostis barrelieri
Mexican love grass
Eragrostis mexicana
Japanese lovegrass
Eragrostis tenella
Elastic grass
Eragrostis tenuifolia
Slimflower lovegrass
Eragrostis gangetica
Darnel lovegrass
Eragrostis airoides
drooping love grass
Eragrostis leptocarpa
hairy-sheath love grass
Eragrostis polytricha
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