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Schmidtia pappophoroides
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Rimiti West (2nd stop), by main Mutare to Birchenough Bridge rd
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| Synonyms: |
Antoschmidtia bulbosa (Stapf) Peter Schmidtia bulbosa Stapf |
| Common names: | Sand quick (English) |
| Frequency: | Frequent |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Perennial tufted grass, up to 1 m, but usually much less, often with stolons above ground. Leaves bluish-green, densely hairy. Culms swollen near the base. Inflorescence a panicle. Spikelets with long hair-like glumes. |
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| Habitat: | A species of sandy or gravelly soils in woodland, riverine fringes and along roadsides, mostly in dry areas. |
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| Flowering time: | Oct - Jun |
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| Zimbabwe distribution: | N,W,C,E,S |
| Growth form: | P |
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| Content last updated: | Tuesday 4 April 2006 |
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Flora of Mozambique: Schmidtia pappophoroidesAfrican Plant Database: Schmidtia pappophoroides
Biodiversity Explorer (Biodiversity of southern Africa): Schmidtia pappophoroides
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Schmidtia pappophoroides
ePIC (electronic Plant Information Center): Schmidtia pappophoroides
Flora Zambesiaca web site: Schmidtia pappophoroides
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GRIN (Germplasm Resources Information Network) taxonomy for plants report for Schmidtia pappophoroides
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Schmidtia pappophoroides
JSTOR Plant Science: Schmidtia pappophoroides
Kew Herbarium catalogue: Schmidtia pappophoroides
Kew Monocotyledon checklist: Schmidtia pappophoroides
Tropicos: Schmidtia pappophoroides
West African Plants database: Schmidtia pappophoroides
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