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.
- Dichanthium papillosum (Hochst. ex A. Rich.) Stapf, Andropogon annulatus Forssk.
- Naturally grown
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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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Dichanthium annulatum: Leaf and Node
Distinguishing feature:Annulus of radiating white hairs around nodes. -
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Dichanthium annulatum: Inflorescence
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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Dichanthium annulatum: maturing seedhead
Showing anthers and feathery stigma.
