Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Steinchisma is defined by its gaping florets and its distinction from Otachyrium requires review. Previously these species were placed in Panicum. However, it has been found that Steinchisma is much more closely related to Paspalum (tribe Paspaleae) and distant from Panicum s.s.
Classification
Citation
STEINCHISMA Rafinesque, Bull. Bot. (Seringe) 1: 220. 1830.
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TYPE: Steinchisma hians (Elliott) Nash 1903. (Panicum hians Elliott 1816.) Typified by Nash, in Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 1: 163. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steinchisma hians | GAPING PANICUM | Native OBL (NWPL) FAC (DEP) | ||
| Steinchisma laxum | LAX PANICGRASS | Not Native |
[Family identification key]
No identification key is available for this family.