Monographs Details:
Authority:

Mori, S. A., et al. 1997. Guide to the vascular plants of central French Guiana: Part 1. Pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and monocotyledons. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 76: 1-422.
Family:

Poaceae
Description:

Species Description - Caespitose, clambering perennials. Spikelets 3.2-3.8 mm long. Fl (Jan, Feb, mostly Apr-Nov); common, in gaps and forest margins, an important component of bamboo thickets. Calumet, calimez.

Distribution and Ecology - Fl (Jan, Feb, mostly Apr-Nov); common, in gaps and forest margins, an important component of bamboo thickets. Calumet, calimez.