| Synonyms: |
Andropogon papillosus Hochst. ex A.Rich. Dichanthium papillosum (A. Rich.) Stapf |
| Common names: | Blue grama (English) Vlei finger grass (English) |
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| Status: | Native |
| Description: |
See var. annulatum for a general description. Var. papillosum is distinguished by the lower glume of the sessile spikelet being pilose to villous with a distinct subapical fringe of bulbous-based hairs. |
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| Notes: | |
| Derivation of specific name: | annulatum: having a ring; papillosum: bearing papillae. |
| Habitat: | Dry open places, subject to overgrazing or disturbance; also in swampy depressions. |
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| Worldwide distribution: | From Ethiopia to South Africa. |
| FZ divisions: | T,M |
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| Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
| Literature: |
Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 13. Cope, T.A. (2002). Poaceae Flora Zambesiaca 10(4) Page 40. Jackson, G. & Wiehe, P.O. (1958). An Annotated Check List of Nyasaland Grasses The Government Printer, Zomba, Nyasaland Page 34. As Dichanthium papillosum 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. Roodt, V. (2015). Grasses & Grazers of Botswana and the surrounding savanna Struik Nature, South Africa Pages 80 - 81. (Includes a picture). Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 134. |