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Aleppo Grass

Sorghum halepense

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About

The Aleppo Grass (Sorghum halepense) is a species in the genus Sorghum. Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic realms.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (15 countries), Europe (31 countries), North America (15 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (11 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Sorghum

Species

Sorghum halepense (Aleppo Grass)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish adaza

French sorgho dalep

German Aleppo-Mohrenhirse

Portuguese sorgo-bravo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Aleppo Grass?

The scientific name of Aleppo Grass is Sorghum halepense. It belongs to the genus Sorghum.

Where does Aleppo Grass live?

Aleppo Grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (15 countries), Europe (31 countries), North America (15 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (10 countries), and South America (11 countries).. Countries include Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil.

What family does Aleppo Grass belong to?

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

What kingdom does Aleppo Grass belong to?

Aleppo Grass (Sorghum halepense) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).

What are the closest relatives of Aleppo Grass?

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