kachi grass

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Guinea, and Madagascar.

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Cymbopogon

Species

Cymbopogon caesius (kachi grass)

Similar Species in Cymbopogon

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East Indian lemongrass

Cymbopogon flexuosus

Not Evaluated

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geranium grass

Cymbopogon schoenanthus

Not Evaluated

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giant turpentine grass

Cymbopogon nardus

Not Evaluated

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ginger grass

Cymbopogon martini

Not Evaluated

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Lemon grass

Cymbopogon citratus

Not Evaluated

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Silky Heads

Cymbopogon obtectus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of kachi grass?

The scientific name of kachi grass is Cymbopogon caesius. It belongs to the genus Cymbopogon.

Where does kachi grass live?

kachi grass is found in Distributed across Brazil, Guinea, and Madagascar.. Countries include Brazil, Guinea, Madagascar.

What family does kachi grass belong to?

kachi grass (Cymbopogon caesius) belongs to the genus Cymbopogon, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does kachi grass belong to?

kachi grass (Cymbopogon caesius) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of kachi grass?

The closest relatives of kachi grass in the genus Cymbopogon include East Indian lemongrass, geranium grass, giant turpentine grass, ginger grass, Lemon grass.