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capim-gigante

Tripsacum dactyloides

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About

The Buffalo-Grass (Tripsacum dactyloides) is a species in the genus Tripsacum. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Tripsacum

Species

Tripsacum dactyloides (capim-gigante)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish macillo

French herbe grama

German Gamagras

Portuguese capim-gigante

Similar Species in Tripsacum

Tripsacum lanceolatum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capim-gigante?

The scientific name of capim-gigante is Tripsacum dactyloides. It belongs to the genus Tripsacum.

Where does capim-gigante live?

capim-gigante is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Brunei, Colombia, Cuba, Malaysia, Taiwan.

What family does capim-gigante belong to?

capim-gigante (Tripsacum dactyloides) belongs to the genus Tripsacum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does capim-gigante belong to?

capim-gigante (Tripsacum dactyloides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of capim-gigante?

The closest relatives of capim-gigante in the genus Tripsacum include capim-guatemala, Guatemalan Grass, Mexican gama grass.