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| Synonyms: |
Eriochrysis brachypogon subsp. australis J.G. Anderson Eriochrysis pallida sensu Stent & Rattray, non Munro. Eriochrysis phaenostachys Pilg. Saccharum brachypogon Stapf |
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Like E. pallida, but callus barbate with rufous hairs up to half the length of the spikelet and inferior glume coriaceous, shining, the nerves obscure. |
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| Habitat: | Swampy grassland |
| Altitude range: (metres) | 1300 - 1700 m |
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| Worldwide distribution: | Widely distributed in tropical and South Africa |
| Zimbabwe distribution: | C,E |
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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 25. Cope, T.A. (2002). Poaceae Flora Zambesiaca 10(4) Pages 6 - 7. (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 105. Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 138. Wursten, B., Timberlake, J. & Darbyshire, I. (2017). The Chimanimani Mountains: an updated checklist. Kirkia 19(1) Page 85. |
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