Difference between revisions of "Hemarthria altissima"

(Poir.) Stapf & C.E. Hubb.
Introduced
Synonyms: Manisuris altissima
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 25. Treatment on page 687.
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Latest revision as of 18:57, 11 May 2021

Plants perennial; rhizomatous and/or stoloniferous. Culms 30-150 cm, erect to ascending, flattened. Leaves basal and cauline; sheaths mostly glabrous, margins sparsely ciliate basally, scabrous distally; ligules 0.2-1 mm; blades flat to conduplicate, glabrous, margins ciliate basally. Rames 2-10 cm, erect. Sessile spikelets: lower glumes 4-5 mm, 10-15-veined, lateral veins distinct, margins scarious, apices acute; upper glumes smooth, hyaline to membranous, acute; anthers 3. Pedicels 4-5 mm. Pedicellate spikelets 4-7 mm, acuminate. 2n = 20, 36.

Discussion

Hemarthria altissima grows in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world, including southern Texas and Florida. It is considered native to the Mediterranean region. Although an excellent forage grass, it is not sufficiently abundant in the Flora region to be important in this regard.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.