Family Code: POACEA Genus Code: ARTHR Genus CN: carpetgrass Genus Authority: P. Beauv. Genus Summary: A genus of about 7 species, annuals and perennials, native of the tropical and subtropical Old World. Genus Identification: Identification notes: Sometimes confused (especially before flowering) with Microstegium, but Arthraxon has distinctly cordate-clasping leaves, which Microstegium lacks. Also vegetatively similar to Oplismenus. Genus References: van Welzen (1981)=Y; Thieret in FNA (2003a); Kiger (1971)=Z. Last Updated: 2019-11-29 Publish: 1