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Éleusine d'Inde

Eleusine indica

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 11 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (23 countries), Europe (29 countries), North America (18 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (13 countries), and South America (11 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Eleusine

Species

Eleusine indica (Éleusine d'Inde)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pata de gallina

French Éleusine d'Inde

German Wilde Fingerhirse

Portuguese eleusina

Arabic nageil

Similar Species in Eleusine

Wild African Finger Millet

Fat-spiked Yard-grass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Éleusine d'Inde?

The scientific name of Éleusine d'Inde is Eleusine indica. It belongs to the genus Eleusine.

What is the conservation status of Éleusine d'Inde?

Éleusine d'Inde (Eleusine indica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Éleusine d'Inde live?

Éleusine d'Inde is found in Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (23 countries), Europe (29 countries), North America (18 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (13 countries), and South America (11 countries).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium.

What family does Éleusine d'Inde belong to?

Éleusine d'Inde (Eleusine indica) belongs to the genus Eleusine, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Éleusine d'Inde endangered?

No, Éleusine d'Inde (Eleusine indica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Éleusine d'Inde belong to?

Éleusine d'Inde (Eleusine indica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Éleusine d'Inde?

The closest relatives of Éleusine d'Inde in the genus Eleusine include Éleusine à deux épis, Wild African Finger Millet, Manyatta grass, Fat-spiked Yard-grass, Finger millet.