Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
With the inclusion of Monanthochloe and Reederochloa, Distichlis is characterized by papillae on subsidiary cells of lemma stomata, dioecy, vegetative reproduction via stolons or rhizomes, conspicuously distichous leaves, and many-nerved lemmas (Bell & Columbus 2008).
Classification
Citation
DISTICHLIS Rafinesque, J. Phys. Chim. Hist. Nat. Arts 89: 104. 1819.
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TYPE: Distichlis maritima Rafinesque 1819, nom. illegit. (Uniola spicata Linnaeus 1753; Distichlis spicata (Linnaeus) Greene 1887.)
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distichlis littoralis | SHOREGRASS; KEYGRASS | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) | ||
| Distichlis spicata | SALTGRASS | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) |
Identification Key
1. Leaves clustered on short-shoots, the blades 0.5-1(1.5) cm long; inflorescence with 1 spikelet
1. Leaves well spaced on the main culm, the blades (1)3-12(20) cm long; inflorescence with 2-20 spikelets
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halochloa | Halochloa Grisebach, Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 285. 1879, non Kützing 1843. | TYPE: Halochloa acerosa Grisebach | |
| Monanthochloe | Monanthochloe Engelmann, Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 1: 436, pl. 13-14. 1859. | TYPE: Monanthochloe littoralis Engelmann 1859. | |
| Reederochloa | Reederochloa Soderstrom & H. F. Decker, Brittonia 16: 334. 1964. | Reederochloa eludens Soderstrom, & H. F. Decker 1964. | |
| Trisiola | Trisiola Rafinesque, Neogenyton 4. 1825, non Rafinesque 1817. | TYPE: = Distichlis Rafinesque 1819. |