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Aleppo-Mohrenhirse

Sorghum halepense

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The Aleppo Grass (Sorghum halepense) is a species in the genus Sorghum. Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (15 countries), Europe (31 countries), North America (15 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (11 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Spanish adaza
French sorgho dalep
German Aleppo-Mohrenhirse
Portuguese sorgo-bravo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Aleppo-Mohrenhirse?
The scientific name of Aleppo-Mohrenhirse is Sorghum halepense. It belongs to the genus Sorghum.
Where does Aleppo-Mohrenhirse live?
Aleppo-Mohrenhirse is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (15 countries), Europe (31 countries), North America (15 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (11 countries).. Countries include Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil.
What family does Aleppo-Mohrenhirse belong to?
Aleppo-Mohrenhirse (Sorghum halepense) belongs to the genus Sorghum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Aleppo-Mohrenhirse belong to?
Aleppo-Mohrenhirse (Sorghum halepense) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Aleppo-Mohrenhirse?
The closest relatives of Aleppo-Mohrenhirse in the genus Sorghum include Columbusgras, Mohrenhirse, Sorghum, Sudangrass.

Native Range — 91 Countries

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