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Bentspike fountaingrass

Cenchrus nervosus

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About

The Bentspike fountaingrass (Cenchrus nervosus) is a species in the genus Cenchrus. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Cenchrus
Species
Cenchrus nervosus (Bentspike fountaingrass)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese capim-da-praia

Similar Species in Cenchrus

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Bohena Beauty
Cenchrus longispinus
Not Evaluated
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Bulgras
Cenchrus sphacelatus
Least Concern
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Buffelgrass
Cenchrus ciliaris
Not Evaluated
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Cloncurry
Cenchrus pennisetiformis
Least Concern
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Coast Sandbur
Cenchrus spinifex
Not Evaluated
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Hairy fountain grass
Cenchrus pedicellatus
Least Concern
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Oriental fountain grass
Cenchrus orientalis
Least Concern
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Bamboo Grass
Cenchrus mezianus
Least Concern
View all species in Cenchrus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bentspike fountaingrass?
The scientific name of Bentspike fountaingrass is Cenchrus nervosus. It belongs to the genus Cenchrus.
Where does Bentspike fountaingrass live?
Bentspike fountaingrass is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, United States.
What family does Bentspike fountaingrass belong to?
Bentspike fountaingrass (Cenchrus nervosus) belongs to the genus Cenchrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Bentspike fountaingrass belong to?
Bentspike fountaingrass (Cenchrus nervosus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Bentspike fountaingrass?
The closest relatives of Bentspike fountaingrass in the genus Cenchrus include Bamboo Grass, Bohena Beauty, Bulgras, Buffelgrass, Cloncurry.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Cenchrus — 20 Species

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Bamboo Grass
Cenchrus mezianus
LC 🐾
Bohena Beauty
Cenchrus longispinus
NE 🐾
Bulgras
Cenchrus sphacelatus
LC 🐾
Buffelgrass
Cenchrus ciliaris
NE 🐾
Cloncurry
Cenchrus pennisetiformis
LC 🐾
Coast Sandbur
Cenchrus spinifex
NE 🐾
Hairy fountain grass
Cenchrus pedicellatus
LC 🐾
Oriental fountain grass
Cenchrus orientalis
LC 🐾
Indian sandbur
Cenchrus biflorus
NE 🐾
Kikuyugrass
Cenchrus clandestinus
NE 🐾
Moya Grass
Cenchrus hohenackeri
LC 🐾
Natal Grass
Cenchrus unisetus
LC 🐾
Southern sandbur
Cenchrus echinatus
NE 🐾
Pearl Millet
Cenchrus americanus
EX 🐾
Flaccid grass
Cenchrus flaccidus
LC 🐾
slim-bristle sandbur
Cenchrus brownii
NE 🐾
big sandbur
Cenchrus myosuroides
NE
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Bentspike fountaingrass
Cenchrus nervosus
NE
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Elephant grass
Cenchrus purpureus
NE 🐾
Sandbur
Cenchrus latifolius
NE
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