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capim-galinha

Poa annua

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The Annual Bluegrass (Poa annua) is a species in the genus Poa. Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (9 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Poa

Species

Poa annua (capim-galinha)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pastillo-de-invierno

French pâturin annuel

German Einjähriges Rispengras

Portuguese capim-galinha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capim-galinha?

The scientific name of capim-galinha is Poa annua. It belongs to the genus Poa.

Where does capim-galinha live?

capim-galinha is found in Widely distributed across Africa (13 countries), Asia (8 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (9 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada.

What family does capim-galinha belong to?

capim-galinha (Poa annua) belongs to the genus Poa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does capim-galinha belong to?

capim-galinha (Poa annua) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of capim-galinha?

The closest relatives of capim-galinha in the genus Poa include capim-do-campo, grama, poa-paludosa, Bulbous Bluegrass, Canada Bluegrass.