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qasab el-sokkar

Saccharum officinarum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

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Names in Other Languages

Spanish caña-de-azúcar
French canne à sucre
German Zukerrohr
Portuguese cana-de-açúcar
Arabic qasab el-sokkar
Turkish Seker kamis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of qasab el-sokkar?
The scientific name of qasab el-sokkar is Saccharum officinarum. It belongs to the genus Saccharum.
Where does qasab el-sokkar live?
qasab el-sokkar is found in Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (Costa Rica, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Costa Rica.
What family does qasab el-sokkar belong to?
qasab el-sokkar (Saccharum officinarum) belongs to the genus Saccharum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does qasab el-sokkar belong to?
qasab el-sokkar (Saccharum officinarum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of qasab el-sokkar?
The closest relatives of qasab el-sokkar in the genus Saccharum include Bous El-Gazaier.

Native Range — 27 Countries

Genus Saccharum — 2 Species

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Bous El-Gazaier
Saccharum spontaneum
LC
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qasab el-sokkar
Saccharum officinarum
NE

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