Themeda is a genus of plants in the grass family native to Asia, Africa, Australia, and Papuasia. There are about 18 to 26 species, many of which are native to Southeast Asia. Species 1. \n* Themeda anathera (Nees ex Steud.) Hack. - Afghanistan, Himalayas, Tibet 2. \n* Themeda arguens (L.) Hack. - Christmas grass - Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, Papuasia, northern Australia 3. \n* Themeda arundinacea (Roxb.) A.Camus - Indochina, southern China, Indian Subcontinent, Malaysia, Indonesia 4. \n* Themeda avenacea (F. Muell.) Maiden & Betche - oat kangaroo grass - Australia 5. \n* Themeda caudata (Nees ex Hook. & Arn.) A.Camus - Indochina, southern China, Himalayas, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines 6. \n* Themeda cymbaria Hack. - Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, Kerala 7. \n* Themeda gigantea (Cav.) Ha