capim-nilo

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Australia, Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇦🇺 Australia 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Acroceras

Species

Acroceras macrum (capim-nilo)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese capim-nilo

Similar Species in Acroceras

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Oat Grass

Acroceras zizanioides

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capim-nilo?

The scientific name of capim-nilo is Acroceras macrum. It belongs to the genus Acroceras.

Where does capim-nilo live?

capim-nilo is found in Distributed across Australia, Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and Taiwan.. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, Taiwan.

What family does capim-nilo belong to?

capim-nilo (Acroceras macrum) belongs to the genus Acroceras, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does capim-nilo belong to?

capim-nilo (Acroceras macrum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of capim-nilo?

The closest relatives of capim-nilo in the genus Acroceras include Oat Grass.