Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radiatus
ID:
861935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 2: 411 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861270

Common Names

  • Cynodon radiatus
  • Radial Dog's-tooth Grass
  • Radial Bermuda Grass

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Description

Cynodon radiatus (also called Radiatus 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 radiatus is used as a turf grass and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynodon radiatus 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 radiatus 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 radiatus

Cynodon radiatus is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Cynodon radiatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynodon radiatus?

Cynodon radiatus

What is the common name of Cynodon radiatus?

Radiate Couch Grass

What is the native range of Cynodon radiatus?

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

Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397123-1: 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].