Leersia monandra Sw. (Prodr. 21. 1788)
Localities: West Indies (native), Lesser Antilles (native) [Martinique, ], Greater Antilles [Jamaica (native), Cuba (native), Hispaniola (native)[ Dominican Republic, Gonave, Haiti, Tortue,], Puerto Rico (native)[], ], North America (native: FL), Mexico (native), Central America (native),
Common Names: Hierba de venado (Cuba),
Synonyms: Homalocenchrus monandrus (Sw.) Kuntze (Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 777. 1891.), Paspalum cubense Spreng. (Neue Entdeck. Pflanzenk. 3: 12. 1822.),
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Last edited 30 Nov 09