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Finger millet

Eleusine coracana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan, Yemen), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

🇦🇴 Angola 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇾🇪 Yemen

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Eleusine

Species

Eleusine coracana (Finger millet)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese capim-pé-de-galinha

Similar Species in Eleusine

Fat-spiked Yard-grass

Threespike goosegrass

Eleusine tristachya

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Wild African Finger Millet

Eleusine africana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Finger millet?

The scientific name of Finger millet is Eleusine coracana. It belongs to the genus Eleusine.

Where does Finger millet live?

Finger millet is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (India, Taiwan, Yemen), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Croatia, France, India, Italy, Madagascar.

What family does Finger millet belong to?

Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) belongs to the genus Eleusine, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Finger millet belong to?

Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Finger millet?

The closest relatives of Finger millet in the genus Eleusine include Crabgrass, Fat-spiked Yard-grass, Manyatta grass, Threespike goosegrass, Wild African Finger Millet.