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Kikuyugrass

Cenchrus clandestinus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, Morocco, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (France, Greece, Norway), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (4 countries).

🇲🇦 Morocco 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇳🇴 Norway 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇵🇪 Peru 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Liliopsida (百合纲)
Order
Poales (禾本目)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Cenchrus
Species
Cenchrus clandestinus (Kikuyugrass)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese capim-da-abissínia

Similar Species in Cenchrus

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Bohena Beauty
Cenchrus longispinus
Not Evaluated
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Bulgras
Cenchrus sphacelatus
Least Concern
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Buffelgrass
Cenchrus ciliaris
Not Evaluated
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Cloncurry
Cenchrus pennisetiformis
Least Concern
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Coast Sandbur
Cenchrus spinifex
Not Evaluated
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Hairy fountain grass
Cenchrus pedicellatus
Least Concern
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Oriental fountain grass
Cenchrus orientalis
Least Concern
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Bamboo Grass
Cenchrus mezianus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kikuyugrass?
The scientific name of Kikuyugrass is Cenchrus clandestinus. It belongs to the genus Cenchrus.
Where does Kikuyugrass live?
Kikuyugrass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, Morocco, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), Europe (France, Greece, Norway), North America (Costa Rica, Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Papua New Guinea), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, France, Greece, India, Madagascar, Morocco.
What family does Kikuyugrass belong to?
Kikuyugrass (Cenchrus clandestinus) belongs to the genus Cenchrus, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Kikuyugrass belong to?
Kikuyugrass (Cenchrus clandestinus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Kikuyugrass?
The closest relatives of Kikuyugrass in the genus Cenchrus include Bamboo Grass, Bohena Beauty, Bulgras, Buffelgrass, Cloncurry.

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Cenchrus — 20 Species

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Bamboo Grass
Cenchrus mezianus
LC 🐾
Bohena Beauty
Cenchrus longispinus
NE 🐾
Bulgras
Cenchrus sphacelatus
LC 🐾
Buffelgrass
Cenchrus ciliaris
NE 🐾
Cloncurry
Cenchrus pennisetiformis
LC 🐾
Coast Sandbur
Cenchrus spinifex
NE 🐾
Hairy fountain grass
Cenchrus pedicellatus
LC 🐾
Oriental fountain grass
Cenchrus orientalis
LC 🐾
Indian sandbur
Cenchrus biflorus
NE
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Kikuyugrass
Cenchrus clandestinus
NE
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Moya Grass
Cenchrus hohenackeri
LC 🐾
Natal Grass
Cenchrus unisetus
LC 🐾
Southern sandbur
Cenchrus echinatus
NE 🐾
Pearl Millet
Cenchrus americanus
EX 🐾
Flaccid grass
Cenchrus flaccidus
LC 🐾
slim-bristle sandbur
Cenchrus brownii
NE 🐾
big sandbur
Cenchrus myosuroides
NE 🐾
Bentspike fountaingrass
Cenchrus nervosus
NE 🐾
Elephant grass
Cenchrus purpureus
NE 🐾
Sandbur
Cenchrus latifolius
NE
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