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| Synonyms: |
Panicum serrifolium Hochst. |
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| Description: |
Like B. grossa but leaf laminae cordate to amplexicaul, the margins cartilaginous and serrately crinkled; spikelets 4–5 mm. long. |
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| Habitat: | Disturbed places in savanna woodland |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 700 m (approx) |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Zimbabwe, northwards to Ethiopia and Niger Republic. |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | E,S |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 10. Clayton, W.D. (1989). Poaceae Flora Zambesiaca 10(3) Pages 76 - 77. (Includes a picture). 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 101. |
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