Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Webster (1987) noted this genus is closely related to Urochloa.
Classification
Citation
ERIOCHLOA Kunth, in Humboldt, Bonpland & Kunth, Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 94. 1816.
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TYPE: Eriochloa distachya Kunth Lectotypified by Nash, in Britton, N. Amer. Fl. 17: 157. 1912.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eriochloa acuminata var. acuminata | Tapertip Cupgrass | Not Native | ||
| Eriochloa contracta | Prairie Cupgrass | Not Native | ||
| Eriochloa michauxii var. michauxii | Longleaf Cupgrass | Native Rare-State SH (State Rank) |
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||