Axonopus is a genus of plants in the grass family, known generally as carpet grass.
[6] They are native primarily to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas with one species in tropical Africa and another on Easter Island.
[6][4] They are sometimes rhizomatous and many are tolerant of periodic submersion.
As of November 2024[update], Plants of the World Online accepted 78 species:[4]
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