Genus Hierochloe R. Br.

Usually considered a synonym of Anthoxanthum L.


Summary
Genus number:
14849
Last updated:
1 August 2025
Family:
Poaceae (alt. Gramineae)
Subfamily:
Pooideae
Tribe:
Poeae
Subtribe:
Anthoxanthinae
Accession count:

1 (0  active, 0  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:
conserved (nom. cons.) against the heterotypic synonyms (Madrid ICN Art. 14.4 & App. III) Savastana Schrank, nom. rej., Torresia Ruiz & Pav., nom. rej., & Disarrenum Labill., nom. rej.


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References:
  1. Clayton, W. D. & S. A. Renvoize. 1986. Genera graminum. Kew Bull add. ser. 13:1-389. Note: accepts
  2. FNA Editorial Committee. 1993-. Flora of North America. Note: = Anthoxanthum L.
  3. Schouten, Y. & J. F. Veldkamp. 1985. A revision of Anthoxanthum including Hierochloe (Gramineae) in Malesia and Thailand. Blumea 30:328. Note: = Anthoxanthum L.
  4. Watson, L. & M. J. Dallwitz. 1992. The grass genera of the world Note: accepts
  5. Wu Zheng-yi & P. H. Raven et al., eds. 1994-. Flora of China (English edition). Note: = Anthoxanthum L.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=14849. Accessed 11 May 2026.