Cynodon plectostachyus
Bermudagrass, Giant Star Grass
Other regional names: Star Grass +1 more
- Star Grass
- Stargrass
Also known as: Cynodon plectostachyus subsp. ruspolianus (Chiov.) Chiov. +3 more
- Cynodon plectostachyus subsp. ruspolianus (Chiov.) Chiov.
- Cynodon plectostachyus var. ruspolianus (Chiov.) Chiov.
- Cynodon ruspolianus Chiov.
- Leptochloa plectostachya K.Schum.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Cynodon plectostachyus (commonly known as Bermudagrass or Giant Star Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with 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
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Bangladesh, California, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Honduras, Japan, Madagascar, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nepal, Paraguay