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braquiária-brizanta

Urochloa brizantha

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Malaysia, Taiwan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Samoa), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Urochloa

Species

Urochloa brizantha (braquiária-brizanta)

Names in Other Languages

German Palisadengras

Portuguese braquiária-brizanta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of braquiária-brizanta?

The scientific name of braquiária-brizanta is Urochloa brizantha. It belongs to the genus Urochloa.

Where does braquiária-brizanta live?

braquiária-brizanta is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Malaysia, Taiwan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Samoa), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Malaysia, Samoa, Taiwan, United States.

What family does braquiária-brizanta belong to?

braquiária-brizanta (Urochloa brizantha) belongs to the genus Urochloa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does braquiária-brizanta belong to?

braquiária-brizanta (Urochloa brizantha) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of braquiária-brizanta?

The closest relatives of braquiária-brizanta in the genus Urochloa include brachiaria-do-brejo, braquiária, capim-angola, capim-corrente, capim-de-são-paulo.