Wild Rice

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Gambia, Guinea, and India.

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇬🇲 Gambia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (อันดับหญ้า)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Oryza (Rice)

Species

Oryza barthii (Wild Rice)

Names in Other Languages

French Riz de marais

Similar Species in Oryza

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African Rice

Oryza glaberrima

Least Concern

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Brownbeard rice

Oryza rufipogon

Least Concern

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Australian Wild Rice

Oryza meridionalis

Least Concern

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Rice

Oryza sativa

Not Evaluated

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Red Rice

Oryza punctata

Least Concern

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Australian Rice

Oryza australiensis

Least Concern

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Red Rice

Oryza longistaminata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wild Rice?

The scientific name of Wild Rice is Oryza barthii. It belongs to the genus Oryza.

What is the conservation status of Wild Rice?

Wild Rice (Oryza barthii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wild Rice live?

Wild Rice is found in Distributed across Gambia, Guinea, and India.. Countries include Gambia, Guinea, India.

What family does Wild Rice belong to?

Wild Rice (Oryza barthii) belongs to the genus Oryza, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Wild Rice endangered?

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

What kingdom does Wild Rice belong to?

Wild Rice (Oryza barthii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Wild Rice?

The closest relatives of Wild Rice in the genus Oryza include African Rice, Brownbeard rice, Australian Wild Rice, Rice, Red Rice.