Microlaena is a genus of flowering plant in the family Poaceae, native to areas from Java through Australia to New Zealand.[2] The genus was established by Robert Brown in 1810.[1]

Microlaena
Microlaena stipoides with a match for size comparison
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Oryzoideae
Tribe: Ehrharteae
Genus: Microlaena
R.Br.[1]
Species

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Species

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As of January 2023, Plants of the World Online accepted three species:[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Microlaena R.Br.", The International Plant Names Index, retrieved 2023-01-28
  2. ^ a b "Microlaena R.Br.", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2023-01-28