Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coursii
ID:
861839

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 16: 323 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861174

Common Names

  • Coursii Grama Grass
  • Coursii Couch Grass
  • Coursii Bluegrass

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Description

Cynodon coursii (also called African velvet 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 coursii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynodon coursii 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 coursii 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 coursii

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

Cynodon coursii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynodon coursii?

Cynodon coursii

What is the common name of Cynodon coursii?

Coursii Dog's Tooth Grass

What is the native range of Cynodon coursii?

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397061-1: 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].