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Southern sandbur

Cenchrus echinatus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (16 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (13 countries), and South America (7 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (อันดับหญ้า)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Cenchrus

Species

Cenchrus echinatus (Southern sandbur)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish guizazo

Portuguese capim-amoroso

Similar Species in Cenchrus

Cenchrus pennisetiformis

Cenchrus pedicellatus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern sandbur?

The scientific name of Southern sandbur is Cenchrus echinatus. It belongs to the genus Cenchrus.

Where does Southern sandbur live?

Southern sandbur is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (16 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (13 countries), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia.

What family does Southern sandbur belong to?

Southern sandbur (Cenchrus echinatus) belongs to the genus Cenchrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Southern sandbur belong to?

Southern sandbur (Cenchrus echinatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Southern sandbur?

The closest relatives of Southern sandbur in the genus Cenchrus include Bamboo Grass, Bohena Beauty, Bulgras, Buffelgrass, Cloncurry.