| Microlaena | |
|---|---|
| Microlaena stipoides with a match for size comparison | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Oryzoideae |
| Tribe: | Ehrharteae |
| Genus: | Microlaena R.Br. |
| Species | |
Microlaena is a genus of flowering plant in the family Poaceae, native to areas from Java through Australia to New Zealand. The genus was established by Robert Brown in 1810.
As of January 2023[update], Plants of the World Online accepted three species: