Axonopus
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| Axonopus fissifolius | |
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| Genus: | Axonopus |
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| Axonopus aureus | |
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Axonopus is a genus of plants in the grass family, known generally as carpetgrass.[6] They are native primrily to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas with one species in tropical Africa and another on Easter Island.[6][4] They are sometimes rhizomatous and many are tolerant of periodic submersion.
- Species[4]
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- formerly included[4]
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See also
References
- ^ The International Plant Names Index, search for Axonopus
- ^ lectotype designated by Hitchcock, Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 142 (1908)
- ^ Tropicos, Axonopus P. Beauv.
- ^ a b c d Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ^ Tropicos, Panicum sect. Cabrera (Lag.) Trin
- ^ a b 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. Archived from the original on 2007-11-13. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
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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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