Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenellus
ID:
861944

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 187 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861279

Common Names

  • Cynodon tenellus
  • Bermuda Grass
  • Devil's Grass

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Description

Cynodon tenellus (also called African couch grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Africa. It is a perennial grass with a creeping rhizome and a short, erect culm. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas, and is a common weed in cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Cynodon tenellus is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a turf grass. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynodon tenellus is a small, inconspicuous, greenish-white flower head. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynodon tenellus can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a range of soil types.

Where to Find Cynodon tenellus

Cynodon tenellus is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

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 Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397131-1: 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].