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paja pelua

Echinochloa polystachya

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, and Honduras.

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Names in Other Languages

Spanish paja pelua
Portuguese african-wonder-grass

Similar Species in Echinochloa

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gramilla-de-rastrojo
Echinochloa colonum
Least Concern
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pasto limpago
Echinochloa pyramidalis
Least Concern
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pé-de-galo
Echinochloa crus-galli
Not Evaluated
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Gulf cockspur grass
Echinochloa crus-pavonis
Not Evaluated
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burgu grass
Echinochloa stagnina
Not Evaluated
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American Barnyard Grass
Echinochloa muricata
Not Evaluated
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Early water grass
Echinochloa oryzoides
Not Evaluated
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Billion-Dollar Grass
Echinochloa frumentacea
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of paja pelua?
The scientific name of paja pelua is Echinochloa polystachya. It belongs to the genus Echinochloa.
Where does paja pelua live?
paja pelua is found in Distributed across Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, and Honduras.. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Honduras.
What family does paja pelua belong to?
paja pelua (Echinochloa polystachya) belongs to the genus Echinochloa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does paja pelua belong to?
paja pelua (Echinochloa polystachya) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of paja pelua?
The closest relatives of paja pelua in the genus Echinochloa include gramilla-de-rastrojo, pasto limpago, pé-de-galo, burgu grass, American Barnyard Grass.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Echinochloa — 10 Species

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gramilla-de-rastrojo
Echinochloa colonum
LC
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paja pelua
Echinochloa polystachya
NE
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pasto limpago
Echinochloa pyramidalis
LC 🐾
pé-de-galo
Echinochloa crus-galli
NE 🐾
burgu grass
Echinochloa stagnina
NE 🐾
American Barnyard Grass
Echinochloa muricata
NE 🐾
Early water grass
Echinochloa oryzoides
NE 🐾
Billion-Dollar Grass
Echinochloa frumentacea
NE 🐾
Coast Barnyard Grass
Echinochloa walteri
LC 🐾
Gulf cockspur grass
Echinochloa crus-pavonis
NE
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