Oplismenus

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Oplismenus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Commelinidae Order: Cyperales Family: Poaceae Subfamily: Panicoideae Tribe: Paniceae Genus: Oplismenus P.Beauv.

Oplismenus is a small genus of annual or perennial grasses found in tropical Asia and extending down through South East Asia into Australia. Seven species are recognised. The generic name is derived from the Ancient Greek hoplismenos 'armed'.