🌿Native Nature

buffelgrass

Cenchrus ciliaris

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae β€ΊPhylum: Tracheophyta β€ΊClass: Liliopsida β€ΊOrder: Poales β€ΊFamily: Poaceae β€ΊGenus: Cenchrus

About

Cenchrus ciliaris (buffel-grass or African foxtail grass; syn. Pennisetum ciliare (L.) Link) is a species of grass native to most of Africa, southern Asia (east to India), southern Iran, and the extreme south of Europe (Sicily). Other names by which this grass is known include dhaman grass, anjan grass and koluk katai.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of buffelgrass?
The scientific name of buffelgrass is Cenchrus ciliaris.
What is the conservation status of buffelgrass?
The buffelgrass has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does buffelgrass belong to?
buffelgrass belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does buffelgrass belong to?
buffelgrass belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does buffelgrass belong to?
buffelgrass belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does buffelgrass belong to?
buffelgrass belongs to the order Poales.
What family does buffelgrass belong to?
buffelgrass belongs to the family Poaceae.
What genus does buffelgrass belong to?
buffelgrass belongs to the genus Cenchrus.