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canarana-rasteira

Panicum repens

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 6 distinct biome types within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (7 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau), and South America (4 countries).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇦 Laos 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇦🇴 Angola 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇧🇳 Brunei 🇰🇭 Cambodia 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇵🇾 Paraguay 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇶 Iraq 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇼 Palau 🇸🇩 Sudan

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

Panicum

Species

Panicum repens (canarana-rasteira)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cañota

French Millet Rampant

German kriechende Hirse

Portuguese canarana-rasteira

Arabic Nseila

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capim-arroxeado

Panicum dichotomiflorum

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Panicum virgatum

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Ghiesbreght's witchgrass

Panicum ghiesbreghtii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of canarana-rasteira?

The scientific name of canarana-rasteira is Panicum repens. It belongs to the genus Panicum.

What is the conservation status of canarana-rasteira?

canarana-rasteira (Panicum repens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does canarana-rasteira live?

canarana-rasteira is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (7 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Burundi.

What family does canarana-rasteira belong to?

canarana-rasteira (Panicum repens) belongs to the genus Panicum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is canarana-rasteira endangered?

No, canarana-rasteira (Panicum repens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does canarana-rasteira belong to?

canarana-rasteira (Panicum repens) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of canarana-rasteira?

The closest relatives of canarana-rasteira in the genus Panicum include capim-arroxeado, capim-mimoso, milho-alvo, palha-voadora, Ghiesbreght's witchgrass.