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Chinese lovegrass

Eragrostis unioloides

Least Concern

About

The Chinese Lovegrass (Eragrostis unioloides) is a species in the genus Eragrostis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Brazil, Ecuador, Fiji, Guinea, and Guyana.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests spanning the Australasia and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (5 countries).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Eragrostis

Species

Eragrostis unioloides (Chinese lovegrass)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese lovegrass?

The scientific name of Chinese lovegrass is Eragrostis unioloides. It belongs to the genus Eragrostis.

What is the conservation status of Chinese lovegrass?

Chinese lovegrass (Eragrostis unioloides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chinese lovegrass live?

Chinese lovegrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Brazil, Ecuador, Fiji, Guinea, Guyana, Mexico, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Suriname, Taiwan.

What family does Chinese lovegrass belong to?

Chinese lovegrass (Eragrostis unioloides) belongs to the genus Eragrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Chinese lovegrass endangered?

No, Chinese lovegrass (Eragrostis unioloides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Chinese lovegrass belong to?

Chinese lovegrass (Eragrostis unioloides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Chinese lovegrass?

The closest relatives of Chinese lovegrass in the genus Eragrostis include African lovegrass, Australian lovegrass, Bahia lovegrass, Carolina Lovegrass, Hair Grass.