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Oriental fountain grass

Cenchrus orientalis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Cuba, France, and United States.

🇫🇷 France 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States

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
Cenchrus
Species
Cenchrus orientalis (Oriental fountain grass)

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guizazo
Cenchrus echinatus
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Cenchrus spinifex
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guizazo
Cenchrus brownii
Not Evaluated
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guizazo de playa
Cenchrus tribuloides
Least Concern
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Bulgras
Cenchrus sphacelatus
Least Concern
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Hairy fountain grass
Cenchrus pedicellatus
Least Concern
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Cloncurry
Cenchrus pennisetiformis
Least Concern
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Indian sandbur
Cenchrus biflorus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oriental fountain grass?
The scientific name of Oriental fountain grass is Cenchrus orientalis. It belongs to the genus Cenchrus.
What is the conservation status of Oriental fountain grass?
Oriental fountain grass (Cenchrus orientalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Oriental fountain grass live?
Oriental fountain grass is found in Distributed across Cuba, France, and United States.. Countries include Cuba, France, United States.
What family does Oriental fountain grass belong to?
Oriental fountain grass (Cenchrus orientalis) belongs to the genus Cenchrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is Oriental fountain grass endangered?
No, Oriental fountain grass (Cenchrus orientalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Oriental fountain grass belong to?
Oriental fountain grass (Cenchrus orientalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Oriental fountain grass?
The closest relatives of Oriental fountain grass in the genus Cenchrus include guizazo, guizazo, guizazo, guizazo de playa, Cloncurry.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Cenchrus — 20 Species

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