Arriaga, M.O. & Barkworth, M.E. (2006), Amelichloa: a new genus in the Stipeae (Poaceae). Sida; contributions to botany 22(1): 146 [tax. nov.]

• Type: Amelichloa ambigua (Speg.) Arriaga & Barkworth

Jacobs, S.W.L., Whalley, R.D.B. & Wheeler, D.J.B. (2008), Grasses of New South Wales Edn. 4: 87 (fig.), 90 (fig.), 116 [secondary reference]

pro parte taxonomic synonym: Achnatherum P.Beauv. legitimate

• Etymology: "Named after the South American grass taxonomist Maria Amelia Torres."

Mabberley, D.J. (1 May 2008), Mabberley's Plant-Book Edn. 3: 37 APC [secondary reference]

• APC Dist.: NSW (naturalised), Vic (naturalised), Tas (naturalised)

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