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Teff

Eragrostis tef

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Eragrostis

Species

Eragrostis tef (Teff)

Names in Other Languages

French Tef

German Äthiopisches Liebesgras

Portuguese capim-tef

Similar Species in Eragrostis

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Australian lovegrass

Eragrostis leptostachya

Eragrostis pectinacea

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Chinese lovegrass

Eragrostis unioloides

Eragrostis episcopulus

Critically Endangered

Eragrostis echinochloidea

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Teff?

The scientific name of Teff is Eragrostis tef. It belongs to the genus Eragrostis.

Where does Teff live?

Teff is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Congo (DRC), Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Guinea, India.

What family does Teff belong to?

Teff (Eragrostis tef) belongs to the genus Eragrostis, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What kingdom does Teff belong to?

Teff (Eragrostis tef) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Teff?

The closest relatives of Teff in the genus Eragrostis include African lovegrass, Australian lovegrass, Bahia lovegrass, Carolina Lovegrass, Chinese lovegrass.