Woodland tribisee (Lasiacis maculata, Symb. Antill. 8: 751 (1921))

Family: Poaceae

Author: (Aubl.) Urb.

Bibliography: Symb. Antill. 8: 751 (1921)

Year: 1921

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Lasiacis

Vegetable: False

Observations: S. Mexico to S. Trop. America

Description

The Woodland Tribisee, scientifically known as Lasiacis maculata, is a fascinating species within the Poaceae family. This species was first described and documented in 1921 in “Symbolae Antillanae,” a comprehensive botanical work that meticulously catalogues the flora of the Antilles. The authoritative documentation of this grass was carried out by the botanist Ignatz Urban, who cited the earlier work conducted by the 18th-century botanist Jean Baptiste Christian Fusée Aublet.

Lasiacis maculata is predominantly found from the southern regions of Mexico stretching down to the southern tropical areas of America. The geographical distribution of the Woodland Tribisee highlights its adaptability to a range of tropical climates and diverse ecosystems within these regions.

As a member of the Poaceae family, Lasiacis maculata exhibits the typical features associated with grasses, including its distinctive growth patterns and flowering structures. Its presence in the dense, humid environments of the tropical forests speaks to its resilience and ecological significance. The species can thrive in shaded, woodland areas, contributing to the rich biodiversity of these ecosystems.

Understanding the role of Lasiacis maculata within its natural habitat is crucial for conservation efforts and ecological studies. The plant not only plays a role in maintaining soil health and preventing erosion but also serves as a source of nutrition for various insects and animals that inhabit these regions. Given its broad distribution from Southern Mexico to the tropical South American regions, the Woodland Tribisee might offer insights into the evolutionary adaptations of grasses in tropical environments.

Further research into Lasiacis maculata might expand our knowledge of its ecological interactions, potential uses, and conservation status, making this species a valuable subject of ongoing botanical studies.

Common Names

En: Woodland tribisee

Synonyms

• Panicum lanatum (Sw.)
• Panicum glutinosum (J.Presl ex Griseb.)
• Panicum maculatum var. pilosum (E.Fourn.)
• Panicum swartzianum (Hitchc.)
• Panicum fuscum (Sieber ex Presl)
• Panicum fruticosum (Salzm. ex Steud.)
• Panicum lanatum var. sorghoideum ((Ham.) Griseb.)
• Lasiacis acuminata (Swallen)
• Panicum guaraniticum (Speg.)
• Lasiacis patentiflora (Hitchc. & Chase)
• Panicum orinocense (Willd. ex Spreng.)
• Panicum sorghoideum (Ham.)
• Panicum agglutinans (Kunth)
• Lasiacis sorghoidea ((Ham.) Hitchc. & Chase)
• Lasiacis sorghoidea var. patentiflora ((Hitchc. & Chase) Davidse)
• Panicum maculatum (Aubl.)
• Panicum martinicense (Griseb.)
• Panicum divaricatum var. lanatum (Schltdl. & Cham.)
• Lasiacis guaranitica ((Speg.) Parodi)
• Panicum praegnans (Steud.)
• Panicum divaricatum var. agglutinans ((Kunth) Hack. ex Sodiro)
• Panicum divaricatum var. latifolium (Schltdl. & Cham.)
• Lasiacis swartziana ((Hitchc.) Hitchc.)

Distribution

• Argentina Northeast (native)
• Argentina Northwest (native)
• Belize (native)
• Bolivia (native)
• Brazil North (native)
• Brazil South (native)
• Brazil Southeast (native)
• Brazil West-Central (native)
• Colombia (native)
• Costa Rica (native)
• Cuba (native)
• Dominican Republic (native)
• Ecuador (native)
• El Salvador (native)
• French Guiana (native)
• Guatemala (native)
• Guyana (native)
• Haiti (native)
• Honduras (native)
• Jamaica (native)
• Leeward Is. (native)
• Mexico Gulf (native)
• Mexico Southeast (native)
• Mexico Southwest (native)
• Nicaragua (native)
• Panamá (native)
• Paraguay (native)
• Peru (native)
• Puerto Rico (native)
• Suriname (native)
• Trinidad-Tobago (native)
• Venezuela (native)
• Venezuelan Antilles (native)
• Windward Is. (native)

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Leaf

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Fruit

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Other

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Habit

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/4135033)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:135707-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Lasiacis maculata (Aubl.) Urb.)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Graminoid

Growth