🐾

capim-cameroon

Cenchrus purpureus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Taiwan, Timor-Leste), North America (Cuba, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 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 purpureus (capim-cameroon)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese capim-cameroon

Similar Species in Cenchrus

Cenchrus clandestinus

View all species in Cenchrus →

Explore More

Compare Species

vs capim-amoroso vs capim-buffel vs capim-chorão vs capim-da-abissínia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capim-cameroon?

The scientific name of capim-cameroon is Cenchrus purpureus. It belongs to the genus Cenchrus.

Where does capim-cameroon live?

capim-cameroon is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Taiwan, Timor-Leste), North America (Cuba, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Guinea, Mexico, Seychelles, South Africa, Taiwan, Timor-Leste.

What family does capim-cameroon belong to?

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

What kingdom does capim-cameroon belong to?

capim-cameroon (Cenchrus purpureus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of capim-cameroon?

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