Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
The characters used to distinguish D. micrantha from D. caroliniensis (and other species) are very subtle (Tharp & Johnston 1961; Austin et al. 1998; Felger et al. 2012), and intermediate forms have been reported (Barger et al. 2012). Additional research is desirable to verify the current taxonomy.
Classification
Citation
DICHONDRA J. R. Forster & G. Forster, Char. Gen. 39, t. 20. 1775.
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TYPE: Dichondra repens J. R. Forster & G. Forster 1775.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dichondra carolinensis | CAROLINA PONYSFOOT | Native FAC (NWPL) AD (WAP) FAC (DEP) | ||
| Dichondra micrantha | SMALLFLOWERED PONYSFOOT | Not Native FAC (NWPL) |
[Family identification key]
No identification key is available for this family.
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demidofia | Demidofia J. F. Gmelin, Syst. Nat. 2: 458. 1791, non Medikus 1789. | TYPE: Dimidofia repens J. F. Gmelin | |
| Steripha | Steripha Banks ex Gaertner, Fruct. Sem. Pl. 2: 81, t. 94. 1790. | TYPE: = Dichondra Forster & Forster f. 1775. |