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african-wonder-grass

Echinochloa polystachya

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, and Honduras.

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Names in Other Languages

Spanish paja pelua
Portuguese african-wonder-grass

Similar Species in Echinochloa

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capim-arroz
Echinochloa crus-galli
Not Evaluated
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capim-arroz
Echinochloa colonum
Least Concern
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capim-arroz
Echinochloa oryzoides
Not Evaluated
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capim-pavão
Echinochloa crus-pavonis
Not Evaluated
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burgu grass
Echinochloa stagnina
Not Evaluated
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Billion-Dollar Grass
Echinochloa frumentacea
Not Evaluated
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Antelope Grass
Echinochloa pyramidalis
Least Concern
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American Barnyard Grass
Echinochloa muricata
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of african-wonder-grass?
The scientific name of african-wonder-grass is Echinochloa polystachya. It belongs to the genus Echinochloa.
Where does african-wonder-grass live?
african-wonder-grass is found in Distributed across Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, and Honduras.. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Honduras.
What family does african-wonder-grass belong to?
african-wonder-grass (Echinochloa polystachya) belongs to the genus Echinochloa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does african-wonder-grass belong to?
african-wonder-grass (Echinochloa polystachya) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of african-wonder-grass?
The closest relatives of african-wonder-grass in the genus Echinochloa include capim-arroz, capim-arroz, capim-arroz, capim-pavão, Coast Barnyard Grass.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Echinochloa — 10 Species

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african-wonder-grass
Echinochloa polystachya
NE
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capim-arroz
Echinochloa crus-galli
NE 🐾
capim-arroz
Echinochloa colonum
LC 🐾
capim-arroz
Echinochloa oryzoides
NE 🐾
capim-pavão
Echinochloa crus-pavonis
NE 🐾
Coast Barnyard Grass
Echinochloa walteri
LC 🐾
Antelope Grass
Echinochloa pyramidalis
LC 🐾
Billion-Dollar Grass
Echinochloa frumentacea
NE 🐾
American Barnyard Grass
Echinochloa muricata
NE 🐾
burgu grass
Echinochloa stagnina
NE
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