Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plectostachyus
ID:
861925

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 82 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861260

Common Names

  • Cynodon
  • Bermuda Grass
  • Couch Grass

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Description

Cynodon plectostachyus (also called Plectostachyus Couch Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It is a low-growing grass with a creeping habit and grows in a wide range of habitats, including lawns, pastures, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cynodon plectostachyus is used as a turf grass and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynodon plectostachyus has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynodon plectostachyus is a perennial grass that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Cynodon plectostachyus

Cynodon plectostachyus is native to Ethiopia and found in dry areas of the country.

Cynodon plectostachyus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynodon plectostachyus?

Cynodon plectostachyus

What is the common name of Cynodon plectostachyus?

Plectostachyus Couch Grass

What is the native range of Cynodon plectostachyus?

Africa

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397115-1: 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].