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Cynodon nlemfuensis

African Bermuda Grass, Bermuda Grass
Other regional names: Bermudagrass +3 more
  • Bermudagrass
  • Rhodesian Star Grass
  • Robust Star Grass
  • Star Grass
Also known as: Cynodon dactylon subsp. sarmentosus Parodi
  • Cynodon dactylon subsp. sarmentosus Parodi
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Indigenous to Africa, Cynodon nlemfuensis (commonly known as African Bermuda grass or Bermuda grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northwest, Belize, Benin, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Cayman Is., Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Florida, Galápagos, Ghana, Haiti, Hawaii, Honduras, Ivory Coast, KwaZulu-Natal, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Niue, Northern Provinces, Northern Territory, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Queensland, Saudi Arabia, South Australia, St.Helena, Taiwan, Texas, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela

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