Chloris Sw. and Stapfochloa H. Scholz (Poaceae: Chloridoideae) in Paraíba State, Brazil

Abstract

This paper encompasses the taxonomic study of Chloris and Stapfochloa in Paraíba State, contributing to the knowledge of local agrostological flora. Consultations on the virtual databases, as well as visits to physical herbaria, collecting expeditions and fieldwork observations, were made. In the study area, the occurrence of five species of Chloris and one species of Stapfochloa was confirmed. Identification key, descriptions, information about economic value and geographical distribution, ecology, and images of the species are provided.