Neurolepis
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Neurolepis is a genus of bamboo. It has 9 species, found in South America (from Venezuela to Peru). It is one of two genera in the subtribe Chusqueinae, the other being Chusquea; unlike that genus the stems of Neurolepis are hollow, like other bamboos.
- Species
- Neurolepis aperta
- Neurolepis aristata
- Neurolepis diversiglumis
- Neurolepis glomerata
- Neurolepis laegaardii
- Neurolepis mollis
- Neurolepis nana
- Neurolepis petiolata
- Neurolepis silverstonei
- Neurolepis virgata
[edit] References
- World Grass Species – Descriptions. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Search page.
Synonyms include Planotia and Platonia.
