Dichanthium annulatum (Forssk.) Stapf (Poaceae) by Neetu Kumari Plants of Rajasthan

IUCN Status

: Not Applicable

Author: Neetu Kumari

Hi! Neetu this side, I'm a keen observer of the nature around me since my childhood and I always wanted to share the beauty of the mother nature with others too, so, I'm here to share my observations about plants.

Common Name: सींण(Shekhawati), Sheda Grass, Bluestem, Hindi Grass, Kleberg Bluestem, Angleton Grass, Marvel Grass
Synonyms: Dichanthium papillosum (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Stapf, Andropogon annulatus Forssk.
Reported From: Khetri
Behaviour: Naturally grown
Description:
It is a Native, Perennial grass, native to temperate and tropical Asia and Africa.
Distinguishing feature is that ligule is a membrane about 1 mm high.
Leaf blades are 3-30 cm long, 2-7 mm wide and linear, leaf margins slightly thickened.
Commonly used as a forage for livestock.

Source:Flowers of India, Tropical Forages.
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Caption: Dichanthium annulatum: Leaf and Node
Description: Distinguishing feature:Annulus of radiating white hairs around nodes.
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Caption: Dichanthium annulatum: Inflorescence
Description: Inflorescence is branched and sub-digitate panicle, 2-5 arms; pale green or purplish racemes, 3-7 cm long. Spikelets are paired, stalkless spikelet is fertile.
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Caption: Dichanthium annulatum: maturing seedhead
Description: Showing anthers and feathery stigma.