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Uruguayan pampas grass

Cortaderia selloana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 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

Cortaderia

Species

Cortaderia selloana (Uruguayan pampas grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish carizzo de la Pampa

French Herbe de la pampa

German Pampasgras

Portuguese capim-das-pampas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Uruguayan pampas grass?

The scientific name of Uruguayan pampas grass is Cortaderia selloana. It belongs to the genus Cortaderia.

Where does Uruguayan pampas grass live?

Uruguayan pampas grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Eswatini, France.

What family does Uruguayan pampas grass belong to?

Uruguayan pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) belongs to the genus Cortaderia, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Uruguayan pampas grass belong to?

Uruguayan pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Uruguayan pampas grass?

The closest relatives of Uruguayan pampas grass in the genus Cortaderia include Purple pampas grass.