Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
convergens
ID:
861837

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 8: 113 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861172

Common Names

  • Convergent Grama Grass
  • Convergent Couch Grass
  • Convergent Bluegrass

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Description

Cynodon convergens (also called African couch grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has a low-growing, creeping habit and is tolerant of drought and heat. It is found in dry, sandy soils and is used as a turfgrass and forage crop.

Uses & Benefits

Cynodon convergens is used as a fodder crop and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make paper and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynodon convergens is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, yellow-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynodon convergens is propagated by seed or vegetative means. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 10-15 cm. Vegetative propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or autumn and the stem cuttings should be taken in spring.

Where to Find Cynodon convergens

Cynodon convergens is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Cynodon convergens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynodon convergens?

Cynodon convergens

What is the common name of Cynodon convergens?

Convergent Dog's Tooth Grass

What is the native range of Cynodon convergens?

Africa, Asia, and Australia

Species in the Cynodon genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397059-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].