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capim-amoroso

Cenchrus echinatus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (16 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (13 countries), and South America (7 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Cenchrus

Species

Cenchrus echinatus (capim-amoroso)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish guizazo

Portuguese capim-amoroso

Similar Species in Cenchrus

Cenchrus clandestinus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capim-amoroso?

The scientific name of capim-amoroso is Cenchrus echinatus. It belongs to the genus Cenchrus.

Where does capim-amoroso live?

capim-amoroso is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (16 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (13 countries), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia.

What family does capim-amoroso belong to?

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

What kingdom does capim-amoroso belong to?

capim-amoroso (Cenchrus echinatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of capim-amoroso?

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