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| Synonyms: |
Aira indica L. Panicum glaucidulum Peter Panicum indicum (L.) L. Sacciolepis auriculata Stapf Sacciolepis claviformis Simon Sacciolepis gracilis Stent & J.M. Rattray Sacciolepis pergracilis Chiov. |
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| Frequency: | |
| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
Decumbent or ascending annual. Culms 10–100 cm. high, often with aerial roots from the lower nodes. Leaf laminae broadly linear, not papillose nor the nerves raised, with or without sheath auricles up to 2 mm. long. Panicle 1–13 cm. long, cylindrical to oblong. Spikelets 1.5–3 mm. long, narrowly ovate, glabrous or pubescent. |
| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | indica: of India |
| Habitat: | Streamsides and marshy places |
| Altitude range: | 750 - 1700 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Old World tropics |
| Mozambique distribution: | N,MS |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Clayton, W.D. (1989). Poaceae Flora Zambesiaca 10(3) Page 44. Da Silva, M.C., Izidine, S. & Amude, A.B. (2004). A preliminary checklist of the vascular plants of Mozambique. Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 30 Sabonet, Pretoria Page 23. Jackson, G. & Wiehe, P.O. (1958). An Annotated Check List of Nyasaland Grasses The Government Printer, Zomba, Nyasaland Page 57. As Sacciolepis gracilis Jackson, G. & Wiehe, P.O. (1958). An Annotated Check List of Nyasaland Grasses The Government Printer, Zomba, Nyasaland Page 57. 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 109. |
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