Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
SACCIOLEPIS Nash, in Britton, Man. Fl. N. States 89. 1901.
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TYPE: Sacciolepis gibba (Elliott) Nash (Panicum gibbum Elliott)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacciolepis indica | Indian Cupscale | |||
| Sacciolepis striata | American Cupscale |
Identification Key
1. Annual; leaf blades 1.5-5.5 mm wide; inflorescence 0.5-9(13) cm long, the primary branches fused to the rachis for most of its length, the proximal ones 0.1-0.5 cm long; spikelets 2.1-3.3 mm long; upper glumes 9-veined; paleas of the lower floret 0.5-1 mm long, <1/2 as long as the lower lemma
1. Perennial; leaf blades 3-22 mm wide; inflorescence 3-30 cm long, the primary branches free, proximaly ones 0.4-11.5 cm long; spikelets 2.9-5 mm long; upper glumes 11-veined; paleas of the lower floret 2-4 mm long, subequal to the lower lemma
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||