Themeda

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Themeda is a genus of plants in the grass family native to Asia, Africa, Australia, and Papuasia. There are about 18 to 26 species, many of which are native to Southeast Asia. ; Species * Themeda anathera (Nees ex Steud.) Hack. - Afghanistan, Himalayas, Tibet * Themeda arguens (L.) Hack. - Christmas grass - Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Papuasia, northern Australia * Themeda arundinacea (Roxb.) A.Camus - Indochina, southern China, Indian Subcontinent, Malaysia, Indonesia * Themeda avenacea (F. Muell.) Maiden & Betche - oat kangaroo grass - Australia * Themeda caudata (Nees ex Hook. & Arn.) A.Camus - Indochina, southern China, Himalayas, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines * Themeda cymbaria Hack. - Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Kerala * Themeda gigantea (Cav.) Hack. - Southeast Asia, Papuasia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu * Themeda helferi Hack.…

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