Merostachys is a Neotropical genus of bamboo in the grass family. It is found in South America and Central America from Belize to Paraguay.

Species

59 species are accepted.

1. Formerly included

see Athroostachys Rhipidocladum

• Merostachys capitata - Athroostachys capitata

• Merostachys racemiflora - Rhipidocladum racemiflorum

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