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capim-gambá

Andropogon gayanus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Bhutan), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Andropogon

Species

Andropogon gayanus (capim-gambá)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese capim-gambá

Similar Species in Andropogon

Andropogon chevalieri

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of capim-gambá?

The scientific name of capim-gambá is Andropogon gayanus. It belongs to the genus Andropogon.

Where does capim-gambá live?

capim-gambá is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Bhutan), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Mexico, Suriname.

What family does capim-gambá belong to?

capim-gambá (Andropogon gayanus) belongs to the genus Andropogon, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does capim-gambá belong to?

capim-gambá (Andropogon gayanus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of capim-gambá?

The closest relatives of capim-gambá in the genus Andropogon include campim-rabo-de-burro, Big Bluestem, Beardgrass, Broom-Sedge, sand bluestem.