32 observationsLeast Concern
hippo grass
Vossia cuspidata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Poales ›Family: Poaceae ›Genus: Vossia
About
Vossia is a monotypic genus in the grass family, found in Asia and Africa. The only known species is Vossia cuspidata, an aquatic grass native to Africa (from Senegal to Egypt, Somalia, south to Namibia), and to Assam, Bangladesh, and northern Indochina. The common name is hippo grass.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of hippo grass is Vossia cuspidata.
- The hippo grass has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- hippo grass belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- hippo grass belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- hippo grass belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- hippo grass belongs to the order Poales.
- hippo grass belongs to the family Poaceae.
- hippo grass belongs to the genus Vossia.