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References
- ↑ Hubbard, Charles Edward. 1957. Kew Bulletin 12: 51-52.
- ↑ Tropicos, Nematopoa C.E. Hubb.
- ↑ Grassbase - The World Online Grass Flora
- ↑ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ↑ Cope, T. (1999). Flora Zambesiaca 10(2): 1-261. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
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