Leersia is a genus of plants in the grass family which includes species known generally as cutgrasses. The genus is widespread across many countries on all the inhabited continents. It was named for the German botanist Johann Daniel Leers (1727-1774). see Arthraxon Digitaria Hygroryza Maltebrunia Megastachya \n* Leersia aristata - Hygroryza aristata \n* Leersia digitaria - Digitaria ciliaris \n* Leersia disticha - Megastachya mucronata \n* Leersia hispida - Arthraxon hispidus \n* Leersia latifolia - Maltebrunia leersioides