pasto de Malabar

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Madagascar, Malaysia, and Mauritius.

🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇺 Mauritius

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Cymbopogon

Species

Cymbopogon flexuosus (pasto de Malabar)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pasto de Malabar

French herbe de Malabar

German ostindisches Lemongras

Portuguese capim-limão

Similar Species in Cymbopogon

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palmarosa

Cymbopogon martini

Not Evaluated

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pasto de camellos

Cymbopogon schoenanthus

Not Evaluated

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pasto limón

Cymbopogon citratus

Not Evaluated

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zacate limón

Cymbopogon nardus

Not Evaluated

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Silky Heads

Cymbopogon obtectus

Least Concern

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kachi grass

Cymbopogon caesius

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pasto de Malabar?

The scientific name of pasto de Malabar is Cymbopogon flexuosus. It belongs to the genus Cymbopogon.

Where does pasto de Malabar live?

pasto de Malabar is found in Distributed across Brazil, Madagascar, Malaysia, and Mauritius.. Countries include Brazil, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius.

What family does pasto de Malabar belong to?

pasto de Malabar (Cymbopogon flexuosus) belongs to the genus Cymbopogon, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does pasto de Malabar belong to?

pasto de Malabar (Cymbopogon flexuosus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of pasto de Malabar?

The closest relatives of pasto de Malabar in the genus Cymbopogon include palmarosa, pasto de camellos, pasto limón, zacate limón, Silky Heads.