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Pearl Millet

Cenchrus americanus

Extinct

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (Taiwan, Timor-Leste), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Cenchrus

Species

Cenchrus americanus (Pearl Millet)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese capim-italiano

Similar Species in Cenchrus

Bentspike fountaingrass

Cenchrus pennisetiformis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pearl Millet?

The scientific name of Pearl Millet is Cenchrus americanus. It belongs to the genus Cenchrus.

What is the conservation status of Pearl Millet?

Pearl Millet (Cenchrus americanus) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pearl Millet live?

Pearl Millet is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (Taiwan, Timor-Leste), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Madagascar, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, United States.

What family does Pearl Millet belong to?

Pearl Millet (Cenchrus americanus) belongs to the genus Cenchrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Pearl Millet belong to?

Pearl Millet (Cenchrus americanus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Pearl Millet?

The closest relatives of Pearl Millet in the genus Cenchrus include Asbestos Grass, Bamboo Grass, Bentspike fountaingrass, big sandbur, Bohena Beauty.