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brachiaria-do-brejo

Urochloa arrecta

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The African signalgrass (Urochloa arrecta) is a species in the genus Urochloa. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Madagascar, and United States.

🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Urochloa

Species

Urochloa arrecta (brachiaria-do-brejo)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese brachiaria-do-brejo

Similar Species in Urochloa

Dominican signal grass

Urochloa adspersa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of brachiaria-do-brejo?

The scientific name of brachiaria-do-brejo is Urochloa arrecta. It belongs to the genus Urochloa.

Where does brachiaria-do-brejo live?

brachiaria-do-brejo is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Madagascar, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Madagascar, United States.

What family does brachiaria-do-brejo belong to?

brachiaria-do-brejo (Urochloa arrecta) belongs to the genus Urochloa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does brachiaria-do-brejo belong to?

brachiaria-do-brejo (Urochloa arrecta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of brachiaria-do-brejo?

The closest relatives of brachiaria-do-brejo in the genus Urochloa include braquiária, braquiária-brizanta, capim-angola, capim-corrente, capim-de-são-paulo.