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Poaceae
Cenchrus

not marked as a favorite taxon *Cenchrus pedicellatus (Trinius) O. Morrone. Common name: Kyasuma Grass, Hairy Fountain Grass. Phenology: Nov. Habitat: Citrus groves, other disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of tropical Africa and s. Asia.

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Origin/Endemic status: Subsaharan Africa

Synonymy ⓘ: = FlGr, K4, POWO; = Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin. — FNA25, NS. Basionym: Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin. 1834

Links to other floras: = Pennisetum pedicellatum - FNA25

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