Red Rice

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Africa (6 countries).

🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇬🇲 Gambia 🇲🇬 Madagascar

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

Oryza (Rice)

Species

Oryza longistaminata (Red Rice)

Similar Species in Oryza

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Riz

Oryza sativa

Not Evaluated

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Riz Africain

Oryza glaberrima

Least Concern

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Riz de marais

Oryza barthii

Least Concern

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Brownbeard rice

Oryza rufipogon

Least Concern

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Australian Wild Rice

Oryza meridionalis

Least Concern

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Red Rice

Oryza punctata

Least Concern

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Australian Rice

Oryza australiensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Rice?

The scientific name of Red Rice is Oryza longistaminata. It belongs to the genus Oryza.

What is the conservation status of Red Rice?

Red Rice (Oryza longistaminata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Red Rice live?

Red Rice is found in Found across Africa (6 countries).. Countries include Cameroon, Comoros, Gambia, Guinea, Madagascar, Mozambique.

What family does Red Rice belong to?

Red Rice (Oryza longistaminata) belongs to the genus Oryza, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Red Rice endangered?

No, Red Rice (Oryza longistaminata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Red Rice belong to?

Red Rice (Oryza longistaminata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Red Rice?

The closest relatives of Red Rice in the genus Oryza include Riz, Riz Africain, Riz de marais, Red Rice, Australian Rice.