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buffalo-grass

Tripsacum dactyloides

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About

The Buffalo-Grass (Tripsacum dactyloides) is a species in the genus Tripsacum. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Tripsacum

Species

Tripsacum dactyloides (buffalo-grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish macillo

French herbe grama

German Gamagras

Portuguese capim-gigante

Similar Species in Tripsacum

Tripsacum lanceolatum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of buffalo-grass?

The scientific name of buffalo-grass is Tripsacum dactyloides. It belongs to the genus Tripsacum.

Where does buffalo-grass live?

buffalo-grass is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Colombia, Cuba, Malaysia, Taiwan.

What family does buffalo-grass belong to?

buffalo-grass (Tripsacum dactyloides) belongs to the genus Tripsacum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does buffalo-grass belong to?

buffalo-grass (Tripsacum dactyloides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of buffalo-grass?

The closest relatives of buffalo-grass in the genus Tripsacum include Grama-Guatemala, Guatemalan Grass, Mexican gama grass.