Sacciolepis
''Sacciolepis'' is a genus of plants in the grass family. Cupscale grass is a common name for plants in this genus. They are widespread in tropical and warmer temperate regions. Many are native to Africa, with others in Asia, Australia, and the Americas.Judziewicz, E. J. (1990)A new South American species of ''Sacciolepis'' (Poaceae: Panicoideae: Paniceae), with a summary of the genus in the New World.''Systematic Botany'' 15(3) 415-20.Simon, B. K. (1972)A revision of the genus ''Sacciolepis'' (Gramineae) in the 'Flora Zambesiaca' area.''Kew Bulletin'' 27(3) 387-406.Wipff, J. KGrass Manual. Flora of North America. These species are annual or perennial and may have rhizomes or stolons. The inflorescence is usually a narrow, dense panicle. They generally grow in moist habitat, such as marshes and streambanks. ''Sacciolepis'' is closely related to genus ''Panicum''. ; Species [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |