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Indian sandbur

Cenchrus biflorus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇦🇴 Angola 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

French Cramcram

Similar Species in Cenchrus

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Asbestos Grass
Cenchrus basedowii
Least Concern
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Bamboo Grass
Cenchrus mezianus
Least Concern
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Bentspike fountaingrass
Cenchrus nervosus
Not Evaluated
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big sandbur
Cenchrus myosuroides
Not Evaluated
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Bohena Beauty
Cenchrus longispinus
Not Evaluated
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Buffelgrass
Cenchrus ciliaris
Not Evaluated
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Bulgras
Cenchrus sphacelatus
Least Concern
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Cloncurry
Cenchrus pennisetiformis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian sandbur?
The scientific name of Indian sandbur is Cenchrus biflorus. It belongs to the genus Cenchrus.
Where does Indian sandbur live?
Indian sandbur is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Belgium, Botswana, Comoros, France, Guinea, Madagascar, Netherlands, South Africa.
What family does Indian sandbur belong to?
Indian sandbur (Cenchrus biflorus) belongs to the genus Cenchrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Indian sandbur belong to?
Indian sandbur (Cenchrus biflorus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Indian sandbur?
The closest relatives of Indian sandbur in the genus Cenchrus include Asbestos Grass, Bamboo Grass, Bentspike fountaingrass, big sandbur, Bohena Beauty.

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Cenchrus — 20 Species

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Asbestos Grass
Cenchrus basedowii
LC 🐾
Bamboo Grass
Cenchrus mezianus
LC 🐾
Bentspike fountaingrass
Cenchrus nervosus
NE 🐾
big sandbur
Cenchrus myosuroides
NE 🐾
Bohena Beauty
Cenchrus longispinus
NE 🐾
Buffelgrass
Cenchrus ciliaris
NE 🐾
Bulgras
Cenchrus sphacelatus
LC 🐾
Cloncurry
Cenchrus pennisetiformis
LC 🐾
Coast Sandbur
Cenchrus spinifex
NE 🐾
Crimson fountaingrass
Cenchrus setaceus
NE 🐾
Dune Sandbur
Cenchrus tribuloides
LC 🐾
Elephant grass
Cenchrus purpureus
NE 🐾
Feathertop
Cenchrus longisetus
NE 🐾
Flaccid grass
Cenchrus flaccidus
LC 🐾
Hairy fountain grass
Cenchrus pedicellatus
LC
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Indian sandbur
Cenchrus biflorus
NE
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Kikuyugrass
Cenchrus clandestinus
NE 🐾
Moya Grass
Cenchrus hohenackeri
LC 🐾
Natal Grass
Cenchrus unisetus
LC 🐾
Oriental fountain grass
Cenchrus orientalis
LC
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