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Synonyms: |
Sporobolus mayumbensis Franch. Sporobolus secundispiculus Chiov. |
Common names: | |
Frequency: | Common |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Loosely tufted annual grass, up to 60 cm. Culms erect or ascending, often branched below. Inflorescence a panicle, 10-30 cm, linear; branches not whorled, 0.5 - 2 cm, spikelets along the entire length. Spikelets c. 2mm, yellowish-green when fresh. |
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Habitat: | In open sandy miombo woodland and also in disturbed habitats such as lawns and roadsides. |
Altitude range: (metres) | 760 - 1980 m |
Flowering time: | Feb - Apr |
Worldwide distribution: | Widespread in tropical Africa. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | N,C,E,S |
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Endemic status: | |
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Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Saturday 21 February 2009 |
Literature: |
Burrows, J.E. & Willis, C.K. (eds) (2005). Plants of the Nyika Plateau Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 31 SABONET, Pretoria Page 362. Cope, T.A. (1999). Poaceae Flora Zambesiaca 10(2) Page 180. Jackson, G. & Wiehe, P.O. (1958). An Annotated Check List of Nyasaland Grasses The Government Printer, Zomba, Nyasaland Page 61. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 110. |
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