arrocillo

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Africa (Guinea) and South America (5 countries).

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇻🇪 Venezuela

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

Acroceras

Species

Acroceras zizanioides (arrocillo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish arrocillo

Similar Species in Acroceras

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Nyl grass

Acroceras macrum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of arrocillo?

The scientific name of arrocillo is Acroceras zizanioides. It belongs to the genus Acroceras.

What is the conservation status of arrocillo?

arrocillo (Acroceras zizanioides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does arrocillo live?

arrocillo is found in Found across Africa (Guinea) and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela.

What family does arrocillo belong to?

arrocillo (Acroceras zizanioides) belongs to the genus Acroceras, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is arrocillo endangered?

No, arrocillo (Acroceras zizanioides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does arrocillo belong to?

arrocillo (Acroceras zizanioides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of arrocillo?

The closest relatives of arrocillo in the genus Acroceras include Nyl grass.