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Rat-tail grass

Sporobolus africanus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (India), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Sporobolus

Species

Sporobolus africanus (Rat-tail grass)

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Beach Dropseed

Sporobolus virginicus

Least Concern

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Atlantic Cordgrass

Sporobolus alterniflorus

Sporobolus pyramidatus

Sporobolus michauxianus

Not Evaluated

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Northern Dropseed

Sporobolus heterolepis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rat-tail grass?

The scientific name of Rat-tail grass is Sporobolus africanus. It belongs to the genus Sporobolus.

Where does Rat-tail grass live?

Rat-tail grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (India), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Comoros, France, India, Madagascar, Mauritius, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa.

What family does Rat-tail grass belong to?

Rat-tail grass (Sporobolus africanus) belongs to the genus Sporobolus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Rat-tail grass belong to?

Rat-tail grass (Sporobolus africanus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Rat-tail grass?

The closest relatives of Rat-tail grass in the genus Sporobolus include Annual Dropseed, Beach Dropseed, Atlantic Cordgrass, Highwater Grass, Madagascar dropseed.