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
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)
Alabama, California, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Florida, Greece, Iowa, Iran, Kenya, Libya, Madagascar, Nebraska, New South Wales, Puerto Rico, Sudan, Tanzania, Texas, Uganda, Victoria, Zaïre