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Pata de ganzo

Eleusine multiflora

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Mexico).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Eleusine
Species
Eleusine multiflora (Pata de ganzo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Pata de ganzo

Similar Species in Eleusine

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pata de gallina
Eleusine indica
Least Concern
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Wild African Finger Millet
Eleusine africana
Not Evaluated
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Manyatta grass
Eleusine jaegeri
Least Concern
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Threespike goosegrass
Eleusine tristachya
Not Evaluated
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Finger millet
Eleusine coracana
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pata de ganzo?
The scientific name of Pata de ganzo is Eleusine multiflora. It belongs to the genus Eleusine.
What is the conservation status of Pata de ganzo?
Pata de ganzo (Eleusine multiflora) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pata de ganzo live?
Pata de ganzo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Mexico).. Countries include Belgium, France, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, United Kingdom.
What family does Pata de ganzo belong to?
Pata de ganzo (Eleusine multiflora) belongs to the genus Eleusine, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Pata de ganzo endangered?
No, Pata de ganzo (Eleusine multiflora) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Pata de ganzo belong to?
Pata de ganzo (Eleusine multiflora) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Pata de ganzo?
The closest relatives of Pata de ganzo in the genus Eleusine include pata de gallina, Wild African Finger Millet, Manyatta grass, Threespike goosegrass, Finger millet.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Eleusine — 6 Species

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pata de gallina
Eleusine indica
LC
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Pata de ganzo
Eleusine multiflora
LC
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Wild African Finger Millet
Eleusine africana
NE 🐾
Manyatta grass
Eleusine jaegeri
LC 🐾
Threespike goosegrass
Eleusine tristachya
NE 🐾
Finger millet
Eleusine coracana
NE
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