Liverseed grass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Liverseed grass |
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| Urochloa mosambicensis | |
Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
| Supertribe: | Panicodae |
| Tribe: | Paniceae |
| Subtribe: | Melinidinae |
| Genus: | Urochloa P.Beauv. |
| Type species | |
| Urochloa panicoides P.Beauv.
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Urochloa is a group of plants that belong to the grass family. You might know them by their common name, liverseed grass. These grasses are found all over the world. They grow naturally in places like Eurasia, Africa, Australia, Mexico, and many Pacific Islands.
What is Urochloa?
Urochloa is a genus of grasses. Think of a genus as a family group for plants. All the plants in the Urochloa genus share similar features. They are known for their seeds, which can look a bit like tiny livers, giving them the name "liverseed grass."
Where Does Urochloa Grow?
These grasses are very widespread. They are native to many different continents. This means they grew there naturally before people moved them around. You can find them in:
- Eurasia (which includes Europe and Asia)
- Africa
- Australia
- Mexico
- Various Pacific Islands
Because they grow in so many places, Urochloa grasses can adapt to different climates.
Different Kinds of Urochloa
There are many different types, or species, of Urochloa grasses. Some well-known species include:
- Urochloa brizantha: This type is native to tropical and southern Africa. It's also grown widely in South America and the Pacific.
- Urochloa mosambicensis: This species is found in Africa and Madagascar.
- Urochloa panicoides: Often called panic liverseed grass, it grows in Africa and southern Asia.
Over time, scientists learn more about plants. Sometimes, a grass that was once thought to be a Urochloa might be moved to a different genus. This happens when new information shows it's more closely related to other plants. For example, some grasses once called Urochloa are now in groups like Brachiaria or Panicum.
See also
In Spanish: Urochloa para niños
