Ekmanochloa is a genus of plants in the grass family endemic to Cuba.

[1][2] Its habit is a perennial grass.

Culms are erect; 38–63.25–100 cm long.

Culm-nodes are constricted or swollen.

Leaves are differentiated into sheath and blade, or with blades commonly suppressed, transferring photosynthetic function to sheath and culm.