Fabaceae / Papilionaceae

Poaceae / Gramineae
Dichanthium annulatum (Forssk.) Stapf
(Syn: Andropogon annulatus Forssk.)
English name: Ringed dichanthium, Angleton grass.
Local name: Sindhi- Palwan, Marvel, Dinahee gaa h.
Description:
Perennial, 25-100 cm high, geniculately ascending, nodes with typical ring of hairs,
spikes sub-digitate,4-5 or more together, golden brown spikes, sessile spikelets
about 4mm long. It is morphologically and cytologically very variable.
Flowering Period:
March to November.
Habitat:
Mexophytic. Often grows in sheltered hedges or on road side.
Uses:
Used as a fodder.
Distribution:
Pakistan, Kenya, Tanzania and Senegal, through the
Middle East to Indonesia; introduced to Southern Africa,
Tropical America and Australia.
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