Simplicia
Kirk, 1896
Species Guides
1- Simplicia cornicalis(Magas fruit-borer)
Simplicia is a of monocotyledonous plants in the grass (Poaceae), first described by Thomas Kirk in 1896. The genus is accepted in and is classified within the order Poales. It is native to New Zealand, where it represents a distinctive element of the native grass flora.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Simplicia: //sɪmˈplɪʃə//
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Distribution
New Zealand
Similar Taxa
- ChionochloaBoth are New Zealand native grass in Poaceae; Simplicia can be distinguished by its simpler, less robust growth habit and distinct spikelet structure.
- PoaWidespread grass with similar general form; Simplicia differs in its specialized New Zealand distribution and specific floral .
Misconceptions
The name 'Simplicia' is also used for a of litter moths (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) and appears in pharmacological literature referring to dried plant material (simplicia) used in herbal medicine, particularly for Typhonium flagelliforme. These are unrelated to the grass genus Simplicia Kirk.