Arthropogon

Arthropogon is a genus of South American and Caribbean bunchgrass plants in the grass family.^[4][5][6][7]

Species

Species include:^{[3][8][9][10]}

• Arthropogon filifolius Filg. — endemic to Brazil, in Goiás and Minas Gerais states, and the Distrito Federal.
• Arthropogon piptostachyus (Griseb.) Pilg. — Cuba, Jamaica.
• Arthropogon sorengii Gir.-Cañas — endemic to Colombia, in Vaupés Department.
• Arthropogon villosus Nees — Brazil, Bolivia.
• Arthropogon xerachne Ekman — endemic to Brazil, in São Paulo and Paraná states.

Formerly included

Some species formerly in Arthropogon are reclassified in the genera Altoparadisium or Canastra, and include:^[3]

• Arthropogon bolivianus — Altoparadisium scabrum
• Arthropogon lanceolatus — Canastra lanceolata
• Arthropogon rupestris — Altoparadisium scabrum
• Arthropogon scaber — Altoparadisium scabrum

See also

• List of Poaceae genera

References

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