Axonopus
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| Axonopus | |
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| Axonopus fissifolius | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
| Genus: | Axonopus (Steud.) Chase ex P.Beauv. 1911 |
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Axonopus is a genus of grasses known generally as carpetgrass. They are native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.[1] They are sometimes rhizomatous and many are tolerant of periodic submersion.
Selected species:
- Axonopus affinis - narrowleaf carpetgrass
- Axonopus aureus - golden carpetgrass
- Axonopus compressus - broadleaf carpetgrass
- Axonopus fissifolius - common carpetgrass
- Axonopus furcatus - big carpetgrass
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Watson L, Dallwitz MJ. (2008). "The grass genera of the world: descriptions, illustrations, identification, and information retrieval; including synonyms, morphology, anatomy, physiology, phytochemistry, cytology, classification, pathogens, world and local distribution, and references". The Grass Genera of the World. http://delta-intkey.com/grass/www/axonopus.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
[edit] External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment
- USDA Plants Profile
- Grass Manual Treatment
- Grassbase - The World Online Grass Flora
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility
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