Stipagrostis hirtigluma var. patula
(Hack.) De Winter
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Summary
Source: WikipediaStipagrostis hirtigluma (Afrikaans: bloutwa) is a densely tufted perennial grass. It occurs across most of Africa east to Pakistan in bushveld, karoo, and desert regions. In Namibia, it grows in dry, warm parts, in stony or sandy places and on rocky outcrops. There are three subspecies of Stipagrostis hirtigluma: Stipagrostis hirtigluma subsp. hirtigluma (Steud. ex Trin. & Rupr.) De Winter – most of Africa through Middle East to South Asia (Pakistan) Stipagrostis hirtigluma subsp. patula (Hack.) De Winter – southern Africa, from Angola to Mozambique and south Stipagrostis hirtigluma var. pearsonii (Henrard) De Winter – Angola and Namibia Stipa hirtigluma subsp. hirtigluma and S. h. subsp. pearsonii display many similarities.
Description
A tropical grass found in the Poaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe,
Notes
There are about 330 Aristida species.
Synonyms
References (2)
- Jardin, C., 1970, List of Foods Used In Africa, FAO Nutrition Information Document Series No 2.p 56 (As Arisitida gracilior)
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 193 (As Arisitida gracilior)
