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Vasey's grass

Paspalum urvillei

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 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

Paspalum

Species

Paspalum urvillei (Vasey's grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba de Vasey

French herbe de Vasey

Portuguese capim-das-roças

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Vasey's grass?

The scientific name of Vasey's grass is Paspalum urvillei. It belongs to the genus Paspalum.

Where does Vasey's grass live?

Vasey's grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (6 countries), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC).

What family does Vasey's grass belong to?

Vasey's grass (Paspalum urvillei) belongs to the genus Paspalum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Vasey's grass belong to?

Vasey's grass (Paspalum urvillei) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Vasey's grass?

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