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Shillakh

Leersia hexandra

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), North America (Dominican Republic, Haiti), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (5 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (نباتات)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)

Class

Liliopsida (زنبقانية)

Order

Poales (قبئيات)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Leersia

Species

Leersia hexandra (Shillakh)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese grama-boiadeira

Arabic Shillakh

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shillakh?

The scientific name of Shillakh is Leersia hexandra. It belongs to the genus Leersia.

Where does Shillakh live?

Shillakh is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (6 countries), North America (Dominican Republic, Haiti), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Comoros, Dominican Republic, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, India.

What family does Shillakh belong to?

Shillakh (Leersia hexandra) belongs to the genus Leersia, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Shillakh belong to?

Shillakh (Leersia hexandra) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).

What are the closest relatives of Shillakh?

The closest relatives of Shillakh in the genus Leersia include Virginia Cutgrass, Cut-Grass.