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Wild African Finger Millet

Eleusine africana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Africa (Madagascar) and Europe (9 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Eleusine
Species
Eleusine africana (Wild African Finger Millet)

Similar Species in Eleusine

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pata de gallina
Eleusine indica
Least Concern
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Pata de ganzo
Eleusine multiflora
Least Concern
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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 Wild African Finger Millet?
The scientific name of Wild African Finger Millet is Eleusine africana. It belongs to the genus Eleusine.
Where does Wild African Finger Millet live?
Wild African Finger Millet is found in Found across Africa (Madagascar) and Europe (9 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Madagascar, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does Wild African Finger Millet belong to?
Wild African Finger Millet (Eleusine africana) belongs to the genus Eleusine, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Wild African Finger Millet belong to?
Wild African Finger Millet (Eleusine africana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Wild African Finger Millet?
The closest relatives of Wild African Finger Millet in the genus Eleusine include pata de gallina, Pata de ganzo, Manyatta grass, Threespike goosegrass, Finger millet.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Eleusine — 6 Species

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