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caniço-malhado

Phalaris arundinacea

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Bhutan, India, Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Phalaris

Species

Phalaris arundinacea (caniço-malhado)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba cinta

French baldingère

German Bandgras

Portuguese caniço-malhado

Similar Species in Phalaris

Confused Canary-grass

Phalaris brachystachys

Phalaris coerulescens

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of caniço-malhado?

The scientific name of caniço-malhado is Phalaris arundinacea. It belongs to the genus Phalaris.

What is the conservation status of caniço-malhado?

caniço-malhado (Phalaris arundinacea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does caniço-malhado live?

caniço-malhado is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (Bhutan, India, Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bhutan, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Czech Republic, Denmark.

What family does caniço-malhado belong to?

caniço-malhado (Phalaris arundinacea) belongs to the genus Phalaris, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is caniço-malhado endangered?

No, caniço-malhado (Phalaris arundinacea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does caniço-malhado belong to?

caniço-malhado (Phalaris arundinacea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of caniço-malhado?

The closest relatives of caniço-malhado in the genus Phalaris include alpista, capim-doce, talaceiro, Confused Canary-grass, Sunolgrass.