Genus Hyparrhenia
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Belonging to the family Poaceae, the genus Hyparrhenia is a group comprising 73 taxa. It is widespread across Africa, and is also natively found in North America, South America, Europe, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia. Across its taxa, it is most often linked to seasonally dry tropical environments. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials, grasses, and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 73 taxa (58 base species, 15 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (72), Temperate Asia (17), Tropical Asia (14)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (67), Wet Tropical (4), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (1)
- Dominant Forms: Grasses & Sedges (73), Herbaceous Perennials (50), Annuals & Biennials (23)
73 taxa found