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capim-da-praia

Cenchrus nervosus

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The Bentspike fountaingrass (Cenchrus nervosus) is a species in the genus Cenchrus. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese capim-da-praia

Similar Species in Cenchrus

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capim-amoroso
Cenchrus echinatus
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capim-buffel
Cenchrus ciliaris
Not Evaluated
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capim-cameroon
Cenchrus purpureus
Not Evaluated
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capim-chorão
Cenchrus setaceus
Not Evaluated
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capim-da-abissínia
Cenchrus clandestinus
Not Evaluated
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capim-italiano
Cenchrus americanus
Extinct
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capim-roseta
Cenchrus myosuroides
Not Evaluated
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capim-roseta
Cenchrus brownii
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capim-da-praia?
The scientific name of capim-da-praia is Cenchrus nervosus. It belongs to the genus Cenchrus.
Where does capim-da-praia live?
capim-da-praia is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, United States.
What family does capim-da-praia belong to?
capim-da-praia (Cenchrus nervosus) belongs to the genus Cenchrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does capim-da-praia belong to?
capim-da-praia (Cenchrus nervosus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of capim-da-praia?
The closest relatives of capim-da-praia in the genus Cenchrus include capim-amoroso, capim-buffel, capim-cameroon, capim-chorão, capim-da-abissínia.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Cenchrus — 20 Species

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capim-amoroso
Cenchrus echinatus
NE 🐾
capim-buffel
Cenchrus ciliaris
NE 🐾
capim-cameroon
Cenchrus purpureus
NE 🐾
capim-chorão
Cenchrus setaceus
NE 🐾
capim-da-abissínia
Cenchrus clandestinus
NE
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capim-da-praia
Cenchrus nervosus
NE
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capim-italiano
Cenchrus americanus
EX 🐾
capim-roseta
Cenchrus tribuloides
LC 🐾
capim-roseta
Cenchrus brownii
NE 🐾
capim-roseta
Cenchrus myosuroides
NE 🐾
falso-capim-custódio
Cenchrus pedicellatus
LC 🐾
roseta
Cenchrus spinifex
NE 🐾
Flaccid grass
Cenchrus flaccidus
LC 🐾
Bohena Beauty
Cenchrus longispinus
NE 🐾
Bamboo Grass
Cenchrus mezianus
LC 🐾
Cloncurry
Cenchrus pennisetiformis
LC 🐾
Bulgras
Cenchrus sphacelatus
LC 🐾
Sandbur
Cenchrus latifolius
NE 🐾
Feathertop
Cenchrus longisetus
NE 🐾
Asbestos Grass
Cenchrus basedowii
LC
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