capim-catinga

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Guinea, and India.

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Cymbopogon

Species

Cymbopogon schoenanthus (capim-catinga)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pasto de camellos

French herbe à chameau

German Kamelgras

Portuguese capim-catinga

Similar Species in Cymbopogon

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capim-cheiroso

Cymbopogon citratus

Not Evaluated

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capim-de-cheiro

Cymbopogon nardus

Not Evaluated

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capim-limão

Cymbopogon martini

Not Evaluated

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capim-limão

Cymbopogon flexuosus

Not Evaluated

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Silky Heads

Cymbopogon obtectus

Least Concern

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kachi grass

Cymbopogon caesius

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capim-catinga?

The scientific name of capim-catinga is Cymbopogon schoenanthus. It belongs to the genus Cymbopogon.

Where does capim-catinga live?

capim-catinga is found in Distributed across Brazil, Guinea, and India.. Countries include Brazil, Guinea, India.

What family does capim-catinga belong to?

capim-catinga (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) belongs to the genus Cymbopogon, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does capim-catinga belong to?

capim-catinga (Cymbopogon schoenanthus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of capim-catinga?

The closest relatives of capim-catinga in the genus Cymbopogon include capim-cheiroso, capim-de-cheiro, capim-limão, capim-limão, Silky Heads.