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capim-chorão

Cenchrus setaceus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Botswana, South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Italy, Norway, Sweden), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇹 Italy 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Cenchrus

Species

Cenchrus setaceus (capim-chorão)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese capim-chorão

Similar Species in Cenchrus

Cenchrus clandestinus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capim-chorão?

The scientific name of capim-chorão is Cenchrus setaceus. It belongs to the genus Cenchrus.

Where does capim-chorão live?

capim-chorão is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Botswana, South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Italy, Norway, Sweden), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Botswana, Brazil, Colombia, Italy, Mexico, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan.

What family does capim-chorão belong to?

capim-chorão (Cenchrus setaceus) belongs to the genus Cenchrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does capim-chorão belong to?

capim-chorão (Cenchrus setaceus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of capim-chorão?

The closest relatives of capim-chorão in the genus Cenchrus include capim-amoroso, capim-buffel, capim-cameroon, capim-da-abissínia, capim-da-praia.