Sorghum is a genus of about 25 species of flowering plants in the grass family Poaceae. Some of these species have grown as cereals for human consumption and some in pastures for animals. One species, Sorghum bicolor, was originally domesticated in Africa and has since spread throughout the globe. Seventeen of the 25 species are native to Australia, with the range of some extending to Africa, Asia, Mesoamerica, and certain islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. One species is grown for grain, while many others are used as fodder plants, either cultivated in warm climates worldwide or naturalized in pasture lands. Sorghum is in the subfamily Panicoideae and the tribe Andropogoneae.
Cenchrus is a widespread genus of plants in the grass family. Its species are native to many countries in Asia, Africa, Australia, the Americas, and various oceanic islands.
Triodia is a large genus of hummock-forming bunchgrass endemic to Australia. They are known by the common name spinifex, although they are not a part of the coastal genus Spinifex. Many of the soft-leaved members of this species were formerly included in the genus Plectrachne.
Astrebla is a small genus of xerophytic grasses found only in Australia. They are the dominant grass across much of the continent. They are commonly known as Mitchell grass after Scottish explorer, Thomas Mitchell, who first collected a specimen near Bourke in New South Wales.
Xerochloa is a genus of Australian and Southeast Asian plants in the grass family.
Yakirra is a genus of Burmese and Australian plants in the grass family.
Arthragrostis is a genus of Australian plants in the grass family, found only in Queensland.
Austrochloris is a genus of Australian plants in the grass family. The only known species is Austrochloris dichanthioides, found only in the State of Queensland.
Clausospicula is a genus of Australian plants in the grass family. The only known species is Clausospicula extensa, native to Northern Territory.
Cyperochloa is a genus of Australian plants in the grass family. The only known species is Cyperochloa hirsuta, found in the Esperance Plains region of Western Australia.
Spathia is a genus of plants in the grass family. The only known species is Spathia neurosa, native to northern Australia.
Symplectrodia is a genus of Australian plants in the grass family.
Oxychloris is a genus of Australian plants in the grass family. The only known species is Oxychloris scariosa.
Eragrostiella is a genus of Asian, African, and Australian plants in the grass family.
Enteropogon is a genus of tropical and subtropical plants in the grass family. It is widespread across many parts of Asia, Africa, Australia, the Americas, and various islands.
Ectrosia is a genus of Asian, Australian, and Pacific Island plants in the grass family.
Whiteochloa is a genus of plants in the grass family.
Micraira is the only genus of tribe Micraireae in the grass family, native to Australia.
Mnesithea, or jointtail grass, is a genus of Asian, Australian, and Pacific Island plants in the grass family.
Eragrostis setifolia, commonly known as neverfail grass, is a native Australia C4 perennial grass. The grass is widespread and common throughout the range lands of Australia where it is commonly utilized as a pasture grass. According to IUCN classification it is listed as a least concern species throughout most of its range with the exception of Victoria where it is classified as vulnerable.
