Imperata
Imperata is a small but widespread genus of tropical and subtropical grasses, commonly known as satintails.[1][2] Satintail grass species are perennial rhizomatous herbs with solid, erect stems and silky inflorescences. The best known species is Imperata cylindrica, which is recognized as a devastating noxious weed in many places and cultivated as an ornamental plant in others.[3][4][5][6] The genus is named after Ferrante Imperato, a Renaissance apothecary who lived in Naples in the late-16th and early-17th centuries. His collection included a herbarium.[7][8][9] SpeciesAs of November 2022[update], Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:[10]
Formerly IncludedVarious species have been relocated to other genera, such as Cinna, Lagurus, Miscanthus Saccharum, and Tripidium:[11]
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