Dichanthelium laxiflorum (Lam.) Gould (Brittonia 26: 60. 1974.)
Localities: West Indies (native), Greater Antilles [ Cuba (native), Hispaniola (native)[ Dominican Republic, Haiti,], ], North America (native), Mexico (native), Central America (native),
Common Names: Pachulí de sabana (Dominican Republic), Pachulí sabanero (Dominican Republic),
Synonyms: Panicum laxiflorum Lam. (Encycl. 4: 748. 1798.), Panicum xalapense Kunth (in F.W.H.A. von Humboldt, A.J.A. Bonpland & C.S. Kunth, Nov. Gen. Sp. (quarto ed.) 1: 103. 1816.),
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Last edited 18 Nov 09