Spinifex longifolius R.Br.

Description:

Pantai Bisikan Bayu, Cherang Ruku, Kelantan, Malaysia.Spinifex longifolius R.Br. Poaceae. CN: [Rumput angin], Hairy spinifex, Beach spinifex. Native to Malesia ecozone and Australia. Mat forming; stolons present. Culms 3080 cm long; woody. Culm-nodes glabrous. Leaf-sheaths longer than adjacent culm internode; glabrous on surface; outer margin glabrous. Ligule a fringe of hairs; 2.53.2 mm long. Leaf-blades flat, or involute; 1535 cm long; 1.54 mm wide; indurate; stiff; glaucous. Leaf-blade surface glabrous. Leaf-blade apex acuminate; pungent. Coastal vegetation at tidal line; important for beach erosion control.Synonym(s):Spinifex littoreus var. longifolius (R. Br.) BackerSpinifex littoreus (Burm. f.) Merr.Ref and suggested reading:zipcodezoo.com/Plants/S/Spinifex_longifolius/www.tropicos.org/Name/25527994?tab=distributionwww.tropicos.org/Name/50049023?langid=12www.kew.org/data/grasses-db/www/imp09567.htmen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinifex_longifolius