Genus Axonopus
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Belonging to the family Poaceae, the genus Axonopus is a group comprising 78 taxa. It is found natively in North America, South America, Africa, and the Pacific. Across its taxa, it is commonly associated with wet tropical and seasonally dry tropical environments. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials and grasses.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 78 taxa (78 base species, 0 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: South America (76), North America (12), the Pacific (3)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (47), Wet Tropical (31)
- Dominant Forms: Grasses & Sedges (78), Herbaceous Perennials (70), Annuals & Biennials (8)
78 taxa found