16,610 observationsLeast Concern
Guinea Grass
Megathyrsus maximus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Liliopsida βΊOrder: Poales βΊFamily: Poaceae βΊGenus: Megathyrsus
About
Megathyrsus maximus, known as Guinea grass and green panic grass in English, is a large perennial bunch grass that is native to Africa, Palestine, and Yemen. It has been introduced in the tropics around the world. Until 2003, it was named Urochloa maxima. It was moved to genus Megathyrsus, which it shares with one other species, M. infestus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Guinea Grass is Megathyrsus maximus.
- Guinea Grass belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Guinea Grass belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Guinea Grass belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Guinea Grass belongs to the order Poales.
- Guinea Grass belongs to the family Poaceae.
- Guinea Grass belongs to the genus Megathyrsus.