26,226 observationsLeast Concern
Japanese stiltgrass
Microstegium vimineum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Liliopsida βΊOrder: Poales βΊFamily: Poaceae βΊGenus: Microstegium
About
Microstegium vimineum, commonly known as Japanese stiltgrass, packing grass, or Nepalese browntop, is an annual grass that is common in a wide variety of habitats and is well adapted to low light levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Japanese stiltgrass is Microstegium vimineum.
- Japanese stiltgrass belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Japanese stiltgrass belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Japanese stiltgrass belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Japanese stiltgrass belongs to the order Poales.
- Japanese stiltgrass belongs to the family Poaceae.
- Japanese stiltgrass belongs to the genus Microstegium.