''Falona'' is a genus of

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Species

Four species are accepted. *'' Falona balansae'' *'' Falona colorata'' *'' Falona echinata'' *'' Falona juncea''

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q87209063 Pooideae Poaceae genera Taxa described in 1763 Taxa named by Michel Adanson