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capim-arroz

Echinochloa colonum

Least Concern

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The Awnless Barnyard Grass (Echinochloa colonum) is a species in the genus Echinochloa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 12 distinct biome types. Populations.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 12 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (18 countries), Europe (19 countries), North America (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (9 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Echinochloa

Species

Echinochloa colonum (capim-arroz)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish gramilla-de-rastrojo

French Blé du Dekkan

German Kleine Hühnerhirse

Portuguese capim-arroz

Arabic Abu Rokba

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capim-arroz?

The scientific name of capim-arroz is Echinochloa colonum. It belongs to the genus Echinochloa.

What is the conservation status of capim-arroz?

capim-arroz (Echinochloa colonum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does capim-arroz live?

capim-arroz is found in Widely distributed across Africa (16 countries), Asia (18 countries), Europe (19 countries), North America (10 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (9 countries).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bhutan, Brazil, Cambodia.

What family does capim-arroz belong to?

capim-arroz (Echinochloa colonum) belongs to the genus Echinochloa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is capim-arroz endangered?

No, capim-arroz (Echinochloa colonum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does capim-arroz belong to?

capim-arroz (Echinochloa colonum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of capim-arroz?

The closest relatives of capim-arroz in the genus Echinochloa include african-wonder-grass, capim-arroz, capim-arroz, capim-pavão, Coast Barnyard Grass.