Helictotrichon mannii

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Helictotrichon mannii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Pooideae
Genus: Helictotrichon
Species:
H. mannii
Binomial name
Helictotrichon mannii
(Pilger) C.E. Hubbard

Helictotrichon mannii is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is found in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland.

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References

  1. Cheek, M.; Cable, S. (2000). "Helictotrichon mannii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2000: e.T39563A10241243. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2000.RLTS.T39563A10241243.en . Retrieved 17 November 2021.