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capim-italiano

Cenchrus americanus

Extinct

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (Taiwan, Timor-Leste), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Cenchrus

Species

Cenchrus americanus (capim-italiano)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese capim-italiano

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Cenchrus clandestinus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capim-italiano?

The scientific name of capim-italiano is Cenchrus americanus. It belongs to the genus Cenchrus.

What is the conservation status of capim-italiano?

capim-italiano (Cenchrus americanus) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does capim-italiano live?

capim-italiano is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (Taiwan, Timor-Leste), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Madagascar, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, United States.

What family does capim-italiano belong to?

capim-italiano (Cenchrus americanus) belongs to the genus Cenchrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does capim-italiano belong to?

capim-italiano (Cenchrus americanus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of capim-italiano?

The closest relatives of capim-italiano in the genus Cenchrus include capim-amoroso, capim-buffel, capim-cameroon, capim-chorão, capim-da-abissínia.