Eragrostis trichophora Coss. & Durieu

  • Filed As

    Poaceae
    Eragrostis trichophora Coss. & Durieu

  • Collector(s)

    R. Brand 985, 06 Apr 2004

  • Location

    South Africa. Free State. Thaba-tshweu-plateau, Clarens district.

  • Habitat

    Old plantation of gums and some pines. Stormberg volcanics covering plateau.

  • Description

    Large tufted, tall, robust, 1.5 m high, 2-3 nodes per stalk, culms 20 cm long. Branched inflorescence, 20-30 cm long, spikelet white with no awn, hairy at base of last pair. Leaves light green, mauve at base, tip curled. Phenology of specimen: Fertile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01132485

    Occurrence ID: f0c1e155-ecfc-4d8f-80a3-740467fc7743

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  • Region

    Africa

  • Country

    South Africa

  • State/Province

    Free State

  • Locality

    Thaba-tshweu-plateau, Clarens district

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2021 m. (6631 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    -28.6435, 28.8191

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GEO POTTS HERBARIUM
BLOEMFONTEIN (BLFU)
Ruitverw. / Grid ref.:
28° 38.607' S 28° 49.144' E
Datum / Date: 6-Apr-04
Streek/Provinsie:
Region/Province:
Free State
Alt. 2021 m
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BOTANICAL
01132485
Versamelaar & nr:
Collector & no:	R.	Brand	985
Eragrostis tricophora Coss.& Durieu
Lokaliteit I Locality:
Thaba-tshweu-plateau, Clarens district
Habitat:
Old plantation of gums and some pines.
Stormberg volcanics covering plateau.
Beskrywing / Description:
Large tufted, tall, robust, 1.5 m high, 2 - 3 nodes
per stalk, culms 20 cm long.
Branched inflorescence, 20 - 30 cm long, spikelet white
with no awn, hairy at base of last pair..
Leaves light green, mauve at base, tip curled
| Pet:
01132485