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Elephant grass

Cenchrus purpureus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Cenchrus

Species

Cenchrus purpureus (Elephant grass)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese capim-cameroon

Similar Species in Cenchrus

Cenchrus pennisetiformis

Cenchrus pedicellatus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elephant grass?

The scientific name of Elephant grass is Cenchrus purpureus. It belongs to the genus Cenchrus.

Where does Elephant grass live?

Elephant grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (Cyprus, Taiwan, Timor-Leste), North America (Cuba, Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Cyprus, Guinea, Mexico, Seychelles, South Africa, Taiwan, Timor-Leste.

What family does Elephant grass belong to?

Elephant grass (Cenchrus purpureus) belongs to the genus Cenchrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Elephant grass belong to?

Elephant grass (Cenchrus purpureus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Elephant grass?

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