Genus Sacciolepis
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Native to North America, South America, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, the genus Sacciolepis, a member of the Poaceae family, is a group comprising 27 taxa. Members of this group are primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical climate conditions. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials, grasses, and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 27 taxa (27 base species, 0 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (20), Tropical Asia (8), South America (6)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (24), Subtropical (1), Wet Tropical (1)
- Dominant Forms: Grasses & Sedges (27), Herbaceous Perennials (18), Annuals & Biennials (13)
27 taxa found