A densely tufted grass. Culms stout, up to 2m. Inflorescence a long dense panicle; branches normally not whorled. Spikelets lanceolate-oblong, laterally compressed
Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. and Ballings, P. (2002-2012). Eragrostis acraea De Winter Flora of Zimbabwe website. Accessed 5 June 2012 at http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/species.php?species_id=104610