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Cenchrus cilié

Cenchrus ciliaris

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About

The Buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris) is a species in the genus Cenchrus. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar), Asia (6 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (9 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (8 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

Cenchrus

Species

Cenchrus ciliaris (Cenchrus cilié)

Names in Other Languages

French Cenchrus cilié

Portuguese capim-buffel

Similar Species in Cenchrus

Cenchrus pedicellatus

Least Concern

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Oriental fountain grass

Cenchrus pennisetiformis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cenchrus cilié?

The scientific name of Cenchrus cilié is Cenchrus ciliaris. It belongs to the genus Cenchrus.

Where does Cenchrus cilié live?

Cenchrus cilié is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar), Asia (6 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (9 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (8 countries).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica.

What family does Cenchrus cilié belong to?

Cenchrus cilié (Cenchrus ciliaris) belongs to the genus Cenchrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Cenchrus cilié belong to?

Cenchrus cilié (Cenchrus ciliaris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Cenchrus cilié?

The closest relatives of Cenchrus cilié in the genus Cenchrus include cenchrus, Cramcram, Coast Sandbur, Hairy fountain grass, Oriental fountain grass.