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Sorghum

Sorghum arundinaceum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (India, Timor-Leste), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (4 countries).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Sorghum

Species

Sorghum arundinaceum (Sorghum)

Names in Other Languages

French Mil sauvage

Arabic Hashish el-faras

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sorghum?

The scientific name of Sorghum is Sorghum arundinaceum. It belongs to the genus Sorghum.

What is the conservation status of Sorghum?

Sorghum (Sorghum arundinaceum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sorghum live?

Sorghum is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Guinea, Madagascar), Asia (India, Timor-Leste), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Comoros, Ecuador, Guinea, India, Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, Samoa.

What family does Sorghum belong to?

Sorghum (Sorghum arundinaceum) belongs to the genus Sorghum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Sorghum endangered?

No, Sorghum (Sorghum arundinaceum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Sorghum belong to?

Sorghum (Sorghum arundinaceum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Sorghum?

The closest relatives of Sorghum in the genus Sorghum include Aleppo Grass, Broomcorn, Columbus grass, Sudangrass.