The Genus Dinochloa (Gramineae-Bambusoideae) in Sabah

摘要: Summary. Morphological characters of the culm, sheathing organs, branching, flowering branch and fruit Dinochloa are discussed their value in recognizing genus is indicated. The description based on 7 species occurring Sabah (Borneo), 6 them new: D. obclavata, sipitangensis, prunifera, trichogona, sublaevigata scabrida. Relationships with other genera discussed. A key to provided illustrated each given. Biise has been characterized by its climbing habit, solid culms, very small one-flowered spikelets relatively large fruit. Even though was established 1854 little known structure natural history. found mainly Malesia, extending mainland Asia north. Because this rather limited diagnosis, any bamboo without culms spikelets, even climbing, traditionally placed elsewhere. present paper intended give a broader view genus. work personal field observations herbarium specimens. morphological distinct from (East Malaysia) which were seen as living plants during period mid-August mid-November 1979. Observations scandens, only native Java (Indonesia), also made time 1976 cultivated Botanic Gardens, Bogor forest West Java. Some Philippine have considered, but type specimens only. Although seven about 20 observed studied closely, these seems adequate represent range diversity. posseses several unusual never recorded or before detail.