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cana-de-açúcar-selvagem

Saccharum spontaneum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Madagascar, Mauritius), Asia (10 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French Canne sauvage
Portuguese cana-de-açúcar-selvagem
Arabic Bous El-Gazaier

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cana-de-açúcar-selvagem?
The scientific name of cana-de-açúcar-selvagem is Saccharum spontaneum. It belongs to the genus Saccharum.
What is the conservation status of cana-de-açúcar-selvagem?
cana-de-açúcar-selvagem (Saccharum spontaneum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does cana-de-açúcar-selvagem live?
cana-de-açúcar-selvagem is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Madagascar, Mauritius), Asia (10 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Egypt, France, India, Iran.
What family does cana-de-açúcar-selvagem belong to?
cana-de-açúcar-selvagem (Saccharum spontaneum) belongs to the genus Saccharum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
Is cana-de-açúcar-selvagem endangered?
No, cana-de-açúcar-selvagem (Saccharum spontaneum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does cana-de-açúcar-selvagem belong to?
cana-de-açúcar-selvagem (Saccharum spontaneum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of cana-de-açúcar-selvagem?
The closest relatives of cana-de-açúcar-selvagem in the genus Saccharum include cana-de-açúcar.

Native Range — 28 Countries

Genus Saccharum — 2 Species

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cana-de-açúcar
Saccharum officinarum
NE
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cana-de-açúcar-selvagem
Saccharum spontaneum
LC

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