Microlaena
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Oryzoideae |
| Tribe: | Ehrharteae |
| Genus: | Microlaena R.Br.[1] |
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Microlaena is a genus of flowering plant in the family Poaceae, native to areas from Java through Australia to New Zealand.[2] The genus was established by Robert Brown in 1810.[1]
Species
[edit]As of January 2023[update], Plants of the World Online accepted three species:[2]
- Microlaena connorii Renvoize
- Microlaena stipoides (Labill.) R.Br.
- Microlaena tasmanica (Hook.f.) Hook.f. ex Benth.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Microlaena R.Br.", The International Plant Names Index, retrieved 2023-01-28
- ^ a b "Microlaena R.Br.", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2023-01-28
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