''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family,

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Arthraxon castratus ''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family, Poaceae, containing the following species: * ''Arthraxon antsirabensis'' – Madagascar * ''Arthraxon castratus'' – Hainan, I ...

'' – Hainan, Indian Subcontinent, Indochina, Java * '' Arthraxon cuspidatus'' – Ethiopia, Oman * ''

Arthraxon depressus ''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family, Poaceae, containing the following species: * '' Arthraxon antsirabensis'' – Madagascar * '' Arthraxon castratus'' – Hainan ...

'' – India * ''

Arthraxon echinatus ''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family, Poaceae, containing the following species: * '' Arthraxon antsirabensis'' – Madagascar * '' Arthraxon castratus'' – Hainan ...

'' – India, Nepal, Yunnan * ''

Arthraxon epectinatus ''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family, Poaceae, containing the following species: * '' Arthraxon antsirabensis'' – Madagascar * '' Arthraxon castratus'' – Hainan ...

'' – China, Himalayas * ''

Arthraxon hispidus ''Arthraxon hispidus'', is a grass commonly known as small carpetgrass or hairy jointgrass. It is native to East Asia and was accidentally introduced to the United States, where it is considered an Invasive species. References Panicoideae ...

'' – Asia, Africa, Australia, Indian Ocean islands * ''

Arthraxon inermis ''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family, Poaceae, containing the following species: * '' Arthraxon antsirabensis'' – Madagascar * '' Arthraxon castratus'' – Hainan ...

'' – India * ''

Arthraxon jubatus ''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family, Poaceae, containing the following species: * '' Arthraxon antsirabensis'' – Madagascar * '' Arthraxon castratus'' – Hainan ...

'' – Kerala * ''

Arthraxon junnarensis ''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family, Poaceae, containing the following species: * '' Arthraxon antsirabensis'' – Madagascar * '' Arthraxon castratus'' – Hainan ...

'' – Yunnan, India, Oman * ''

Arthraxon lanceolatus ''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family, Poaceae, containing the following species: * '' Arthraxon antsirabensis'' – Madagascar * '' Arthraxon castratus'' – Hainan ...

'' – eastern Africa, southern Asia * ''

Arthraxon lancifolius ''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family, Poaceae, containing the following species: * '' Arthraxon antsirabensis'' – Madagascar * '' Arthraxon castratus'' – Hainan ...

'' – Africa, southern Asia * ''

Arthraxon meeboldii ''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family, Poaceae, containing the following species: * '' Arthraxon antsirabensis'' – Madagascar * '' Arthraxon castratus'' – Hainan ...

'' – India * ''

Arthraxon microphyllus ''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family, Poaceae, containing the following species: * '' Arthraxon antsirabensis'' – Madagascar * '' Arthraxon castratus'' – Hainan ...

'' – Himalayas, Yunnan, Thailand * ''

Arthraxon multinervis ''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family, Poaceae, containing the following species: * '' Arthraxon antsirabensis'' – Madagascar * '' Arthraxon castratus'' – Hainan ...

'' – Guizhou * ''

Arthraxon nudus ''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family, Poaceae, containing the following species: * '' Arthraxon antsirabensis'' – Madagascar * '' Arthraxon castratus'' – Hainan ...

'' – southern Asia * '' Arthraxon prionodes'' – eastern Africa, southern Asia * ''

Arthraxon raizadae ''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family, Poaceae, containing the following species: * ''Arthraxon antsirabensis'' – Madagascar * ''Arthraxon castratus'' – Hainan, I ...

'' – India * '' Arthraxon santapaui'' – India, Himalayas * ''

Arthraxon submuticus ''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family, Poaceae, containing the following species: * '' Arthraxon antsirabensis'' – Madagascar * '' Arthraxon castratus'' – Hainan, ...

'' – Himalayas, Yunnan * ''

Arthraxon typicus ''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family, Poaceae, containing the following species: * '' Arthraxon antsirabensis'' – Madagascar * '' Arthraxon castratus'' – Hainan, ...

'' – Yunnan, Guangdong, Himalayas, Indochina, Java * ''

Arthraxon villosus ''Arthraxon'', commonly known as carpetgrass, is a genus of Asian, African and Australian plants in the grass family, Poaceae, containing the following species: * '' Arthraxon antsirabensis'' – Madagascar * '' Arthraxon castratus'' – Hainan, ...

'' – India Several species now in the genera ''

Dimeria ''Dimeria'' is a genus of Asian, Australian, Madagascan, and Pacific Island plants in the grass family. Many of the species are endemic to India. ; Species ; formerly included see ''Arthraxon'' * ''Dimeria scrobiculata - Arthraxon hispidus ...

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Microstegium ''Microstegium'' is a genus of African, Asian, and Pacific Island plants in the sorghum tribe within the grass family. Browntop is a common name. ; Species ; formerly included see ''Ischaemum Schizachyrium ''Schizachyrium'' is a widespre ...

'' were formerly included in ''Arthraxon'': * ''Arthraxon batangensis'' – ''

Microstegium batangense ''Microstegium'' is a genus of African, Asian, and Pacific Island plants in the sorghum tribe within the grass family. Browntop is a common name. ; Species ; formerly included see ''Ischaemum Schizachyrium ''Schizachyrium'' is a widesprea ...

'' * ''Arthraxon hohenackeri'' – ''

Dimeria hohenackeri ''Dimeria'' is a genus of Asian, Australian, Madagascan, and Pacific Island plants in the grass family. Many of the species are endemic to India. ; Species ; formerly included see ''Arthraxon'' * ''Dimeria scrobiculata - Arthraxon hispidus ...

'' * ''Arthraxon lanceolatus'' and ''Arthraxon nodosus'' – '' Microstegium vimineum''

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