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Dichanthium aristatum
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University of Zimbabwe grounds
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University of Zimbabwe grounds
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Goodrington Drive, near junction with Glencairn Drive, Sunnridge
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Lodge 147, Mazvikadei
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Lodge 147, Mazvikadei
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Lodge 147, Mazvikadei
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| Synonyms: |
Andropogon aristatus Poir. Andropogon caricosus subsp. mollicomus (Kunth) Hack. Andropogon mollicomus Kunth Andropogon nodosus (Willemet) Nash Dichanthium caricosum (L.) A. Camus var. mollicomus (Kunth) Haines Dichanthium nodosum Willemet Diplasanthum caricosum var. mollicomus (Kunth) Haines Diplasanthum lanosum Desv. Lepeocercis mollicoma (Kunth) Nees |
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| Status: | Introduced |
| Description: |
Tufted perennial with short stolons. Culms up to 1.1 m, robust; nodes exposed and glabrous. Inflorescence of 1-5, subdigitate, shortly pedunculate racemes; peduncles and culm below the inflorescence pubescent. Sessile spikelets: lower glume narrowly winged on the lateral keels, without tubercle-based cilia; lower floret barren; upper floret stipitiform, awn c. 22 mm long. Pedicelled spikelets similar in size and shape to the sessile spikelet, male or neuter. |
| Notes: | In Zimbabwe, this introduced species is only known from within the city of Harare where it is locally frequent. It somewhat resembles the much commoner Bothriochloa insculpta but is easily distinguished by the prominent hairs on the culm extending below the base of the inflorescence. |
| Derivation of specific name: | aristatum: bearing a long bristle-like point; aristate |
| Habitat: | In disturbed ground, roadside verges and grassy areas, often in damp places. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Native to India; introduced to Africa, Australia and America resulting from its usage as a fodder grass. |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | C |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Images last updated: | Tuesday 5 July 2016 |
| Literature: |
Cope, T.A. (2002). Poaceae Flora Zambesiaca 10(4) Pages 40 - 41. 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 102. Setshogo, M.P. (2000). Notes on the grass subtribe Sorghinae (Poaceae: Andropogoneae) in the Flora Zambesiaca area Kirkia 17(2) Page 143. |
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