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Tambuki grass

Andropogon gayanus

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Bhutan), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).

🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Andropogon

Species

Andropogon gayanus (Tambuki grass)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese capim-gambá

Similar Species in Andropogon

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Beardgrass

Andropogon chevalieri

Andropogon virginicus

West indian foxtail grass

Andropogon bicornis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tambuki grass?

The scientific name of Tambuki grass is Andropogon gayanus. It belongs to the genus Andropogon.

Where does Tambuki grass live?

Tambuki grass is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (Bhutan), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, Mexico, Suriname.

What family does Tambuki grass belong to?

Tambuki grass (Andropogon gayanus) belongs to the genus Andropogon, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Tambuki grass belong to?

Tambuki grass (Andropogon gayanus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Tambuki grass?

The closest relatives of Tambuki grass in the genus Andropogon include Beardgrass, Big Bluestem, Broom-Sedge, sand bluestem, West indian foxtail grass.