Koordersiochloa Merr. (Gramineae), the correct name for Streblochaete Hochst. ex Pilg

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Africa, Gramineae, India, Koordersiochloa, Malesia, Meliceae, combination, Streblochaete

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Jan Frits Veldkamp

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Streblochaete Hochst. ex Pilg. (Gramineae) was not validly published in 1906, but in 1927. Koordersiochloa Merr. (1917) is therefore the correct name. Two new combinations are made.Â

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