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capim-angola

Urochloa mutica

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, Somalia), Asia (Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand), Europe (Belgium, Portugal, Spain), North America (11 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), 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 mutica (capim-angola)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba de Pará

French herbe de Para

German Paragras

Portuguese capim-angola

Similar Species in Urochloa

Urochloa subquadripara

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capim-angola?

The scientific name of capim-angola is Urochloa mutica. It belongs to the genus Urochloa.

Where does capim-angola live?

capim-angola is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, Somalia), Asia (Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand), Europe (Belgium, Portugal, Spain), North America (11 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (7 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica.

What family does capim-angola belong to?

capim-angola (Urochloa mutica) belongs to the genus Urochloa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does capim-angola belong to?

capim-angola (Urochloa mutica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of capim-angola?

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