Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
CYNODON Richard, in Persoon, Syn. Pl. 1: 85. 1805, nom. cons. vs. Dactilon Villars 1787; et vs. Capriola Adanson 1763.
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TYPE: Cynodon dactylon (Linnaeus) Persoon (Panicum dactylon Linnaeus)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynodon dactylon | BERMUDAGRASS | Not Native FACU (NWPL) U (WAP) | ||
| Cynodon nlemfuensis | AFRICAN BERMUDAGRASS | Not Native UPL (NWPL) |
[Family identification key]
1. Plant with subterranean rhizomes and surface stolons; larger main stems 0.5-1 mm wide; racemes straight and stiff, <5.5 cm long
1. Plant with surface stolons, without rhizomes; larger main stems 2-3 mm wide; racemes typically lax and curvaceous, >4.5 cm long
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capriola | Capriola Adanson, Fam. Pl. 2: 31, 532. 1763, nom. rej. vs. Cynodon L. Richard 1805. | TYPE: Non designatus. | |
| Dactilon | Dactilon Villars, Hist. Pl. Dauphine 2: 69. 1787, nom. rej. vs. Cynodon Richard 1805. | TYPE: = Cynodon Richard 1805. | |
| Fibichia | Fibichia Koeler, Descr. Gram. 308. 1802. | TYPE: Fibichia umbellata Koeler, nom. illegit. (Panicum dactylon Linnaeus) = Cynodon Richard 1805. |