Taxonomy of the genus Melinis (Poaceae) in Thailand, with lectotypification of three names

A taxonomic study of the genus Melinis (Poaceae) in Thailand was conducted. Two species, M. nerviglumis and repens, are found with both species being introduced to Thailand. repens for use as pasture has become naturalized all floristic regions a weed; no record utilization is recorded from Northern North-Eastern but not during recent field surveys. Morphological descriptions, distribution data, ecological information provided; lectotypes designated bachmannii, nyassana villosipes, synonyms nerviglumis. Both illustrated key based on morphological characters provided.