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Gulf cockspur grass

Echinochloa crus-pavonis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Guinea), Europe (Slovenia), North America (Cuba, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Echinochloa

Species

Echinochloa crus-pavonis (Gulf cockspur grass)

Names in Other Languages

French échinochloa pied-de-paon

Portuguese capim-pavão

Similar Species in Echinochloa

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American Barnyard Grass

Echinochloa pyramidalis

Least Concern

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Awnless Barnyard Grass

Echinochloa crus-galli

Not Evaluated

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Billion-Dollar Grass

Echinochloa frumentacea

Echinochloa polystachya

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gulf cockspur grass?

The scientific name of Gulf cockspur grass is Echinochloa crus-pavonis. It belongs to the genus Echinochloa.

Where does Gulf cockspur grass live?

Gulf cockspur grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Burundi, Guinea), Europe (Slovenia), North America (Cuba, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guinea, Slovenia.

What family does Gulf cockspur grass belong to?

Gulf cockspur grass (Echinochloa crus-pavonis) belongs to the genus Echinochloa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Gulf cockspur grass belong to?

Gulf cockspur grass (Echinochloa crus-pavonis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Gulf cockspur grass?

The closest relatives of Gulf cockspur grass in the genus Echinochloa include American Barnyard Grass, Antelope Grass, Awnless Barnyard Grass, Barnyard Grass, Billion-Dollar Grass.