Bol. Soc. Brot. II, 37 : 80 (1963) ; Gen. Gram.: 362 (1986).- Type-species: Loxodera rigidiuscula Launert.
Description:
* Caespitose perennials. Ligule membranous.
* Inflorescence an unbranched, terminal raceme, the internodes clavate or columnar with a broad scarious rim bearing long white hairs; the spikelets partilally embedded in the rhachis.
* Sessile spikelets with a pubescent callus, the lower glume strongly veined. Pedicellate spikelet staminate, sterile or reduced. Glumes muticous or short-awned.
Genus of tropical Africa with 5 species.