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West Indian dropseed

Sporobolus pyramidalis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Gambia, Guinea, Madagascar), North America (United States), and South America (Bolivia, Ecuador).

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇬🇲 Gambia 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (thực vật)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (bộ Hòa thảo)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Sporobolus
Species
Sporobolus pyramidalis (West Indian dropseed)

Similar Species in Sporobolus

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Beach Dropseed
Sporobolus virginicus
Least Concern
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Atlantic Cordgrass
Sporobolus alterniflorus
Not Evaluated
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Highwater Grass
Sporobolus pumilus
Least Concern
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Madagascar dropseed
Sporobolus pyramidatus
Not Evaluated
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Rat tail grass
Sporobolus elongatus
Not Evaluated
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Freshwater Cordgrass
Sporobolus michauxianus
Not Evaluated
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Northern Dropseed
Sporobolus heterolepis
Not Evaluated
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Annual Dropseed
Sporobolus neglectus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of West Indian dropseed?
The scientific name of West Indian dropseed is Sporobolus pyramidalis. It belongs to the genus Sporobolus.
Where does West Indian dropseed live?
West Indian dropseed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Gambia, Guinea, Madagascar), North America (United States), and South America (Bolivia, Ecuador).. Countries include Bolivia, Ecuador, Gambia, Guinea, Madagascar, United States.
What family does West Indian dropseed belong to?
West Indian dropseed (Sporobolus pyramidalis) belongs to the genus Sporobolus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does West Indian dropseed belong to?
West Indian dropseed (Sporobolus pyramidalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).
What are the closest relatives of West Indian dropseed?
The closest relatives of West Indian dropseed in the genus Sporobolus include Annual Dropseed, Beach Dropseed, Atlantic Cordgrass, Highwater Grass, Madagascar dropseed.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Sporobolus — 18 Species

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Annual Dropseed
Sporobolus neglectus
NE 🐾
Beach Dropseed
Sporobolus virginicus
LC 🐾
Atlantic Cordgrass
Sporobolus alterniflorus
NE 🐾
Highwater Grass
Sporobolus pumilus
LC 🐾
Madagascar dropseed
Sporobolus pyramidatus
NE 🐾
Rat tail grass
Sporobolus elongatus
NE 🐾
Freshwater Cordgrass
Sporobolus michauxianus
NE 🐾
Northern Dropseed
Sporobolus heterolepis
NE 🐾
Poverty Dropseed
Sporobolus vaginiflorus
NE 🐾
Prairie Grass
Sporobolus cryptandrus
NE 🐾
alkali cordgrass
Sporobolus hookerianus
NE 🐾
Smut grass
Sporobolus indicus
NE 🐾
Townsend's cordgrass
Sporobolus townsendii
NE 🐾
purple dropseed
Sporobolus purpurascens
NE 🐾
Tussock dropseed
Sporobolus diandrus
NE 🐾
Rat-tail grass
Sporobolus africanus
NE
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West Indian dropseed
Sporobolus pyramidalis
NE
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Tropical dropseed
Sporobolus tenuissimus
LC
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