Cynodon transvaalensis
African Bermuda Grass, African Dogstooth Grass
Other regional names: African Dogtooth Grass +4 more
- African Dogtooth Grass
- Bermuda Couch
- Bermudagrass
- Florida Grass
- Transvaal Quick
Also known as: Cynodon poissonii (A.Camus) Bosser +1 more
- Cynodon poissonii (A.Camus) Bosser
- Cynodon transvaalensis subsp. poissonii A.Camus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Cynodon transvaalensis (commonly known as African Bermuda grass or African dogstooth grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Northern Provinces
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)
Alabama, California, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Florida, Greece, Iowa, Iran, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Nebraska, New South Wales, Puerto Rico, Sudan, Tanzania, Texas, Uganda, Victoria, Zaïre