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African signalgrass

Urochloa arrecta

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About

The African signalgrass (Urochloa arrecta) is a species in the genus Urochloa. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Madagascar, and United States.

🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Süßgrasartige)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Urochloa

Species

Urochloa arrecta (African signalgrass)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese brachiaria-do-brejo

Similar Species in Urochloa

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Breitblättriges Signalgras

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Urochloa subquadripara

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African signalgrass?

The scientific name of African signalgrass is Urochloa arrecta. It belongs to the genus Urochloa.

Where does African signalgrass live?

African signalgrass is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Madagascar, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Madagascar, United States.

What family does African signalgrass belong to?

African signalgrass (Urochloa arrecta) belongs to the genus Urochloa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does African signalgrass belong to?

African signalgrass (Urochloa arrecta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of African signalgrass?

The closest relatives of African signalgrass in the genus Urochloa include Breitblättriges Signalgras, Palisadengras, Paragras, Buffalograss, Thurston grass.