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Synonyms: |
Ehrharta abyssinica Hochst. |
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Status: | Native |
Description: |
A variable, sparsely tufted grass. Despite the name it is often semi-erect, rooting at the lower nodes. The inflorescence branches are often deflexed (image 2). |
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Derivation of specific name: | erecta: erect |
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Flowering time: | Aug - May |
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Malawi distribution: | N,C |
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Insects associated with this species: | Bicyclus safitza safitza (Food plant) Metisella metis paris (Food plant) Bicyclus safitza safitza f. evenus (Food plant) Borbo borbonica borbonica (Food plant) Neita extensa (Larval foodplant) Borbo fatuellus fatuellus (Larval foodplant) Aeropetes tulbaghia (Larval foodplant) Gnophodes betsimena diversa (Larval foodplant) |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Literature: |
Burrows, J.E. & Willis, C.K. (eds) (2005). Plants of the Nyika Plateau Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 31 SABONET, Pretoria Page 342. as Ehrharta erecta abyssinica (Includes a picture). Jackson, G. & Wiehe, P.O. (1958). An Annotated Check List of Nyasaland Grasses The Government Printer, Zomba, Nyasaland Page 37. As Ehrharta abyssinica Launert, E. (1971). Poaceae Flora Zambesiaca 10(1) Pages 39 - 41. (Includes a picture). |
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