Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
matrella
ID:
908720

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 7: 230 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908055

Common Names

  • Zoysia matrella
  • Matrella Zoysia
  • Matrella Zoysiagrass

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Description

Zoysia matrella (also called Manilagrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the grasslands of Southeast Asia. It grows in clumps up to 1 meter tall and has thin, wiry stems with narrow, pointed leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Zoysia matrella is an ornamental grass that is used as a ground cover in gardens and parks. It is also used to control erosion and can be used as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Zoysia matrella var. pacifica Goudsw.
Zoysia matrella var. matrella

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zoysia matrella flowers are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, thin, upright stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zoysia matrella is a perennial grass that is native to Australia. It is a low-growing grass that forms tufts and can reach a height of up to 30 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Zoysia matrella

Zoysia matrella can be found in Southeast Asia.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1214917-2: 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].