Table 1.
Herbaceous species recorded in Ewa rangeland, Afar, Ethiopia.
| Vernacular name (Afar language) | Scientific name | Life Form | Desirability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durfu | Chrysopogon plumulosus Hochst | Perennial grass | HD |
| Edoletenkisi | Chloris barbata | Perennial grass | HD |
| Democracy | Parthenium hysterophorus | Herb/annual | UD |
| Fi'a | Cyperus esculentus | Perennial sedge | D |
| Olayito | Aerva javanica (Burm. fil.) | Perennial herb | UD |
| Aytiadoyta | Tetrapogon tenellus (Roxb) chior | Annual grass | D |
| Kokadawuto | Amaranthus spinosus L. | Annual herb | UD |
| Mussa | Dactyloctenium aegyptium (L.) Will | Annual/short-lived perennial grass | HD |
| Bunkat | Tribulus terrestris | Annual herb | LD |
| Bang | Xanthium orientale | Annual herb | UD |
HD=Highly Desirable; D = Desirable; LD = Least Desirable; UD=Undesirable.