Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
PIPTOCHAETIUM J. Presl, in C. Presl, Reliq. Haenk. 1: 222. 1830, nom. cons. vs. Podopogon Rafinesque 1825.
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TYPE: Piptochaetium setifolium J. Presl
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piptochaetium avenaceum | BLACKSEED NEEDLEGRASS | Native UPL (NWPL) | ||
| Piptochaetium avenacioides | FLORIDA NEEDLEGRASS | Native Endemic FACW (DEP) |
[Family identification key]
1. Glumes 9-15 mm long; florets 7-13 mm long, callus 2-3 mm long; awns 40-75 mm long; anthers 0.3-0.5 or 3-4 mm long
1. Glumes 15-22 mm long; florets 13.5-22 mm long, callus 3.5-8 mm long; awns 62-120 mm long; anthers 4-7 mm long
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podopogon | Podopogon Rafinesque, Neogenyton 4. 1825, nom. rej. vs. Piptochaetium J. Presl 1830. | TYPE: Stipa avenacea Linnaeus Lectotypified by W. Clayton, Taxon 32: 649. 1983. |