Synopsis of the tribe Stipeae (Poaceae) in Nepal Author Nobis, Marcin Author Gudkova, Polina D. Author Pendry, Colin A. text PhytoKeys 2019 128 97 119 http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.128.34637 journal article http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.128.34637 1314-2003-128-97 CFE1800CC09C53E78AFCB0D1E6864E45 3378135 Piptatherum munroi (Stapf ex Hook.f.) Mez, Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 212 (1921). Oryzopsis munroi Stapf ex Hooker, Fl. Brit. India 7(22): 234 (1897) (Basionym). = Oryzopsis stewartiana Bor, Kew Bull., 272 (1953); = Oryzopsis geminiramula Ohwi, Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 17: 14 (1957). Type. NW India, Chenab Himalayas, 1852, Thomson (lectotype E 360583!, designated by Freitag 1975 ). General distribution. China, N India, Kashmir, Nepal ( Freitag 1975 ). Distribution in Nepal. Dolpa, Jumla, Mustang, Sankhuwasabha, Solukhumbu. Habitat. Among dwarf Rhododendron shrubland and in coniferous forest. Altitude range. 3490-4500. Selected specimens studied. Dolpa : Sangdan, 28°55'N , 83°41'E , 4550 m, 21 Jul. 1963, J.D.A. Stainton 4443 (E). Jumla : Maharigaon, grassy slope, 29°19'50"N , 82°22'15"E , 4090 m, 18 Jul. 1952, O.V. Polunin, W.R. Sykes, & L.H.J. Williams 219 (E). Mustang : 2800 m, 16 Sep. 1981, M. Farille, 81-348 (E); Lo Tsho Dhyum, Nr. Kali Grandaki River, Dhi (Dhee) area, stony river bank, scattered open vegetation, 22 Jul. 1998, W.R. Sykes 285/98 (E). Sankhuwasabha : Thudam, 27°45'31"N , 87°32'59"E , 3490-3480 m, 2 Nov 1971, L.W. Beer, C.R. Lancaster & D. Morris 10679 (E). Solukhumbu : Namche Bazar, along the trail to Phurte, South east facing grassy slopes, open grassy slopes with bushes of Juniperus, 27°48'24"N , 86°42'46"E , 3420 m, 13 Sep. 2005, F.M. Watson et al. DNEP3 AX33 (E, KATH).