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Wild sugarcane

Saccharum spontaneum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Madagascar, Mauritius), Asia (10 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Saccharum

Species

Saccharum spontaneum (Wild sugarcane)

Names in Other Languages

French Canne sauvage

Portuguese cana-de-açúcar-selvagem

Arabic Bous El-Gazaier

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wild sugarcane?

The scientific name of Wild sugarcane is Saccharum spontaneum. It belongs to the genus Saccharum.

What is the conservation status of Wild sugarcane?

Wild sugarcane (Saccharum spontaneum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wild sugarcane live?

Wild sugarcane is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Madagascar, Mauritius), Asia (10 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (Costa Rica, Panama, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Egypt, France, India, Iran.

What family does Wild sugarcane belong to?

Wild sugarcane (Saccharum spontaneum) belongs to the genus Saccharum, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

Is Wild sugarcane endangered?

No, Wild sugarcane (Saccharum spontaneum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Wild sugarcane belong to?

Wild sugarcane (Saccharum spontaneum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Wild sugarcane?

The closest relatives of Wild sugarcane in the genus Saccharum include Sugarcane.