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African Rice

Oryza glaberrima

Least Concern

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The African Rice (Oryza glaberrima) is a species in the genus Oryza. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. 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 within the Neotrop.

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 within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Dominican Republic, Guinea, and Taiwan.

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Oryza (Rice)

Species

Oryza glaberrima (African Rice)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Guang fu dao

Spanish Arroz de Guinea

French Riz Africain

German Afrikanischer Reis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African Rice?

The scientific name of African Rice is Oryza glaberrima. It belongs to the genus Oryza.

What is the conservation status of African Rice?

African Rice (Oryza glaberrima) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does African Rice live?

African Rice is found in Distributed across Dominican Republic, Guinea, and Taiwan.. Countries include Dominican Republic, Guinea, Taiwan.

What family does African Rice belong to?

African Rice (Oryza glaberrima) belongs to the genus Oryza, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is African Rice endangered?

No, African Rice (Oryza glaberrima) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does African Rice belong to?

African Rice (Oryza glaberrima) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of African Rice?

The closest relatives of African Rice in the genus Oryza include Australian Rice, Australian Wild Rice, Brownbeard rice, Red Rice, Red Rice.