Hackelochloa granularis

Hackelochloa granularis, the pitscale grass,[2] is a species of grass native to sub-Saharan Africa and temperate and tropical regions of Asia. It is naturalised to the Southern United States, Mexico and South America.[3][2]

Hackelochloa granularis
sprig of grass with blades of grass on it
pitscale grass, native to sub-Saharan Africa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Panicoideae
Genus: Hackelochloa
Species:
H. granularis
Binomial name
Hackelochloa granularis
Synonyms[1]
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    • Mnesithea granularis L. de Koning & Sosef, 1829
    • Cenchrus granularis L.
    • Rytilix granularis (L.) Skeels

Characteristics

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Hackelochloa granularis is an annual plant. The stems grow to 5–100 cm in length and have bearded nodes. The leaf sheaths are loose with hairs growing from tubercles. The leaves are 2–5 cm in length and 4–12 mm wide with hairs on the surface and ciliate around the edges. The leaves range from straight to lance shaped.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Encyclopedia of Life:Hackelochloa granularis". Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Hackelochloa granularis (L.) Kuntze". Natural Resources Conservation Service. Retrieved 24 May 2016.
  3. ^ a b "Hackelochloa granularis". Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 24 May 2016.