Eragrostis tremula

Uses

Tropical Africa and South Asia: grains eaten.
Niger (southeastern): seeds eaten. Chad (central): grains eaten. India (region not specified): grains eaten.

Additional Information

Name Authority:

Hochst. Ex Steud.

Vernaculars:

Arabic: Am djiangka, Hausa: Konmeya

Misc:

Soil type favored by plant: sandy.

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 Plant Classification Group:

• Poaceae or Graminae

 Plant Locations:

• Africa
  • Chad
  • Niger
• Asia
  • India

 Plant References:

• CRÉAC'H 1944
• CRÉAC'H 1949
• HUMPHRY UNITED STATES. NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL.
• SINGH & ARORA

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