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pied-de-coq

Echinochloa crus-galli

Not Evaluated

About

The Barnyard Grass (Echinochloa crus-galli) is a species in the genus Echinochloa. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palea

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (19 countries), Europe (22 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (5 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Echinochloa

Species

Echinochloa crus-galli (pied-de-coq)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pé-de-galo

French pied-de-coq

German Gewöhnliche Hühnerhirse

Portuguese capim-arroz

Arabic denieba

Vietnamese Cỏ Lồng vực

Similar Species in Echinochloa

échinochloa de Walter

Echinochloa walteri

Least Concern

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échinochloa pied-de-paon

Echinochloa crus-pavonis

Echinochloa frumentacea

Not Evaluated

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Antelope Grass

Echinochloa pyramidalis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pied-de-coq?

The scientific name of pied-de-coq is Echinochloa crus-galli. It belongs to the genus Echinochloa.

Where does pied-de-coq live?

pied-de-coq is found in Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (19 countries), Europe (22 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria.

What family does pied-de-coq belong to?

pied-de-coq (Echinochloa crus-galli) belongs to the genus Echinochloa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does pied-de-coq belong to?

pied-de-coq (Echinochloa crus-galli) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of pied-de-coq?

The closest relatives of pied-de-coq in the genus Echinochloa include Blé du Dekkan, échinochloa de Walter, échinochloa pied-de-paon, Échinochloé muriqué, millet japonais.