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capim-macho

Ischaemum rugosum

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (5 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (7 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

Ischaemum

Species

Ischaemum rugosum (capim-macho)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese capim-macho

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capim-macho?

The scientific name of capim-macho is Ischaemum rugosum. It belongs to the genus Ischaemum.

What is the conservation status of capim-macho?

capim-macho (Ischaemum rugosum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does capim-macho live?

capim-macho is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (5 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Colombia, Comoros, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji.

What family does capim-macho belong to?

capim-macho (Ischaemum rugosum) belongs to the genus Ischaemum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is capim-macho endangered?

No, capim-macho (Ischaemum rugosum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does capim-macho belong to?

capim-macho (Ischaemum rugosum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of capim-macho?

The closest relatives of capim-macho in the genus Ischaemum include Stalkleaf murainagrass, Paddle grass, drought grass.