Micraira | |
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M. subulifolia | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Clade: | PACMAD clade |
Subfamily: | Micrairoideae |
Tribe: | Micraireae Pilg. (1956) |
Genus: | Micraira F.Muell. |
Type species | |
Micraira subulifolia |
Micraira is the only genus of tribe Micraireae in the grass family, native to Australia. [2] [3] [4] [5]
Briza is a genus of annual and perennial plants in the grass family, native to northern temperate regions of Eurasia, North Africa, and certain islands in the Atlantic.
Panicum (panicgrass) is a large genus of about 450 species of Poaceae grasses native throughout the tropical regions of the world, with a few species extending into the northern temperate zone. They are often large, annual or perennial grasses, growing to 1–3 m (3–10 ft) tall.
Aristida is a very nearly cosmopolitan genus of plants in the grass family. Aristida is distinguished by having three awns (bristles) on each lemma of each floret. The genus includes about 300 species found worldwide, often in arid warm regions. This genus is among those colloquially called three-awnswiregrasses, speargrasses and needlegrasses. The name Aristida is derived from the Latin "arista", meaning "awn".
Triodia is a large genus of hummock grass endemic to Australia. The species of this genus are known by the common name spinifex, although they are not a part of the coastal genus Spinifex. Many soft-leaved Triodia species were formerly included in the genus Plectrachne. Triodia is known as tjanpi (grass) in central Australia, and have several traditional uses amongst the Aboriginal Australian peoples of the region.
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 (1792-1855), who first collected a specimen near Bourke in New South Wales.
Themeda is a genus of plants in the grass family native to Asia, Africa, Australia, and Papuasia. There are about 18 to 26 species, many of which are native to Southeast Asia.
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.
Chionachne is a genus of Asian, Australian, and Papuasian plants in the grass family.
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.
Dielsiochloa is a genus of South American plants in the grass family. The only known species is Dielsiochloa floribunda, native to Bolivia, Peru, northwestern Argentina, and northern Chile.
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.
Whiteochloa is a genus of plants in the grass family.
Hygrochloa is a genus of Australian plants in the grass family.
Hookerochloa is a genus of Australian plants in the grass family.
Eragrostis setifolia, commonly known as neverfail grass, is a species of perennial grass in the family Poaceae native to Australia, where it is widespread and common throughout the range lands and 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. It is capable of C4 photosynthesis.
Walwhalleya is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Poaceae. All members use C3 photosynthesis
Clayton, W.D.; Vorontsova, M.S.; Harman, K.T.; Williamson, H. "Micraira". GrassBase - The Online World Grass Flora. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 2015-12-20.