Harpachne schimperi is a species of grass in the true grass family (Poaceae), found from Ethiopia and Sudan south to Zambia. It grows in dense tufts up to 40 cm high, with oblong panicles 4–7.5 cm long and dense spikelets.

Harpachne schimperi
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Harpachne
Species:
H. schimperi
Binomial name
Harpachne schimperi
Hochst. ex A. Rich.

Habitat

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The grass grows in open woodlands, dry grassland, disturbed regions, and waste grounds, frequently form large colonies.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Flora of Zambia: Species information: Harpachne schimperi". www.zambiaflora.com. Retrieved 2024-04-12.

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