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capim-da-abissínia

Cenchrus clandestinus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, Morocco, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (France, Greece, Norway), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (4 countries).

🇲🇦 Morocco 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇳🇴 Norway 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇵🇪 Peru 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese capim-da-abissínia

Similar Species in Cenchrus

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capim-amoroso
Cenchrus echinatus
Not Evaluated
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capim-buffel
Cenchrus ciliaris
Not Evaluated
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capim-cameroon
Cenchrus purpureus
Not Evaluated
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capim-chorão
Cenchrus setaceus
Not Evaluated
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capim-da-praia
Cenchrus nervosus
Not Evaluated
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capim-italiano
Cenchrus americanus
Extinct
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capim-roseta
Cenchrus myosuroides
Not Evaluated
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capim-roseta
Cenchrus brownii
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capim-da-abissínia?
The scientific name of capim-da-abissínia is Cenchrus clandestinus. It belongs to the genus Cenchrus.
Where does capim-da-abissínia live?
capim-da-abissínia is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, Morocco, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (France, Greece, Norway), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, France, Greece, India, Madagascar, Morocco.
What family does capim-da-abissínia belong to?
capim-da-abissínia (Cenchrus clandestinus) belongs to the genus Cenchrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does capim-da-abissínia belong to?
capim-da-abissínia (Cenchrus clandestinus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of capim-da-abissínia?
The closest relatives of capim-da-abissínia in the genus Cenchrus include capim-amoroso, capim-buffel, capim-cameroon, capim-chorão, capim-da-praia.

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Cenchrus — 20 Species

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capim-amoroso
Cenchrus echinatus
NE 🐾
capim-buffel
Cenchrus ciliaris
NE 🐾
capim-cameroon
Cenchrus purpureus
NE 🐾
capim-chorão
Cenchrus setaceus
NE
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capim-da-abissínia
Cenchrus clandestinus
NE
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capim-da-praia
Cenchrus nervosus
NE 🐾
capim-italiano
Cenchrus americanus
EX 🐾
capim-roseta
Cenchrus tribuloides
LC 🐾
capim-roseta
Cenchrus brownii
NE 🐾
capim-roseta
Cenchrus myosuroides
NE 🐾
falso-capim-custódio
Cenchrus pedicellatus
LC 🐾
roseta
Cenchrus spinifex
NE 🐾
Flaccid grass
Cenchrus flaccidus
LC 🐾
Bohena Beauty
Cenchrus longispinus
NE 🐾
Bamboo Grass
Cenchrus mezianus
LC 🐾
Cloncurry
Cenchrus pennisetiformis
LC 🐾
Bulgras
Cenchrus sphacelatus
LC 🐾
Sandbur
Cenchrus latifolius
NE 🐾
Feathertop
Cenchrus longisetus
NE 🐾
Asbestos Grass
Cenchrus basedowii
LC
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