Description Cynodon dactylon is a long-lived (perennial) grass, forming thick mats by means of stolons and rhizomes (horizontal, root-like stem usually found underground) (Gibbs Russell et al. Rosengurt B, Arrillaga BR, Sierra de Soriano B, 1960. The medium-textured turfgrass which cab be managed at low cutting heights is dark green in colour has a high shoot density and horizontal growth habit that provides a flat, firm and dense turf surface. Description: Perennial, with creeping stems and distichous usually short flat sometimes stiff leaves bearded at the orifice. Brighton crop protection conference, weeds. 1:85 (1805). Cynodon dactylon is a Evergreen Perennial up to 0.30 metres tall. In: Weed flora of Japan (illustrated by colour). and Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers. Report to the Nature Conservancy. The weed complexes of citrus groves in Cyprus. Weeds and their densities in lentil in Van, Turkey. Cynodon dactylon, known as Bermuda grass, Dhoob, dūrvā grass, ethana grass, dubo, dog's tooth grass,[2] Bahama grass, devil's grass, couch grass, Indian doab, arugampul, grama, wiregrass and scutch grass, is a grass that is native to most of the eastern hemisphere. In: Invasive species threats in the Caribbean region. Key from Wheeler et al. Cynodon dactylon is a warm-season, prostrate, perennial grass that occurs on almost all soil types. Soerjani M, Pancho JV, Tjitrosoepomo G, eds, 1987. elegans Rendle : Cynodon dactylon var. Tokyo, Japan: Japan Association for the Advancement of Phyto-Regulators. proctorii (Proctor's staggerbush), US Fish and Wildlife Service,
Agronomy Journal, 94(1):109-117. The leaves are arranged alternately to 10 cm in length (usually shorter) with a basal sheath extending along the stem. Pl. Phleum dactylon Pall. This is a perennial grass, forming thick mats by means of stolons and rhizomes ( Gibbs Russell et al. Detection of some weed species as host of Spiroplasma citri Saglio et al. Weed Technology, 12(1):128-133; 19 ref. http://www.oas.org/en/sedi/dsd/iabin/, Kairo M, Ali B, Cheesman O, Haysom K, Murphy S, 2003. (1990). Neotropica, 47:48. Pacific Islands Ecosystems at Risk., Honolulu, USA: HEAR, University of Hawaii. Rahman A, Sanders P, Nichols M (ed. Wallingford, UK: CABI, CABI, Undated a. CABI Compendium: Status inferred from regional distribution. http://www.europe-aliens.org/, Flora of China Editorial Committee, 2014. Satour MM, El-Sherif EM, El-Ghareeb L, El-Hadad SA, El-Wakil HR, 1991. Discovery of the vector of maize mosaic virus Peregrinus maidis (Homoptera: Delphacidae) in the province of Buenos Aires. Thimphu, Bhutan: National Plant Protection Centre. Chev. Known host of pathogens and pests. http://keyserver.lucidcentral.org/weeds/data/03030800-0b07-490a-8d04-0605030c0f01/media/Html/Index.htm. The Major Arthropod Pests and Weeds of Agriculture in Southeast Asia. Synonymy: Panicum dactylon L., Sp. Rivoir OR, Vigiani AR, Reyes Gorena H de los, 1987. Baton Rouge, USA: National Plant Data Center. It is a highly desirable turf grass in warm temperate climates, particularly for those regions where its heat and drought tolerance enable it to survive where few other grasses do. Rhizomes elongated. The major arthropod pests and weeds of agriculture in Southeast Asia. Weed Research (Oxford), 36(5):431-440; 19 ref. Ramarkrishnan PS, Singh VK, 1966. The leaf blade is flattened … Caracteres vegetativos y forrajeros de 175 gramineas del Uruguay. Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk. Weeds and their densities in lentil in Van, Turkey. Moody K, 1989. It has been a part of Hindu rituals since Vedic times. Analysis of natural variation in bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) reveals physiological responses underlying drought tolerance. The grass creeps along the ground with its stolons and roots wherever a node touches the ground, forming a dense mat. Tu^umlaut~rkiye Herboloji Dergisi, 5(1):35-41; 19 ref. Stolons present. Sponheimer M, Robinson T, Roeder B, Hammer J, Ayliffe L, Passey B, Cerling T, Dearing D, Ehleringer J, 2003. Common name: Couch-grass, Bermuda grass. C. dactylon is a stoloniferous grass widely naturalized in tropical and subtropical regions … It is actually a type of weed that originated from Middle East from where it later spread to Bermuda and North America, African Savannah and India. New cultivars are released yearly.[7][8]. [12][13] This weedy nature leads some gardeners to give it the name of "devil grass". Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology, 16(1):1-4; 9 ref. Tepe I, Erman M, ipek K, Yazlik A, Levent R, 2002. Chaudhary S A, Parker C, Kasasian L, 1981. Grows in a range of soils from sand to heavy clay to poor soil; thrives best in medium to heavy moist and well drained soil. http://i3n.institutohorus.org.br, IABIN, 2014. Aridus L.)Description: Perennial grass. Volume 5. Small Ruminant Research, 48(2):149-154. Grass Weeds 2. Shoot of C. dactylon showing three leaves per node. US Fish and Wildlife Service, 1997. A study of pollen prevalence in relation to pollen allergy in Malaysian asthmatics. PLoS ONE. Special edition of Environmental Weeds of Australia for Biosecurity Queensland., Australia: The University of Queensland and Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries. HABIT Perennial; mat forming. [ed. Milium dactylon (L.) Moench : Panicum glumaepatulum Steud. Description A warm season perennial grass with fine textured, smooth leaves which vary from grey-green to blue-green in colour. ACIAR Monograph No. Green couch. In: Scaevola coriacea (dwarf naupaka). Diálogo XIX. Remes Lenicov AMM, Mariani R, 2001. Weeds reported in rice in South and Southeast Asia. 6 (Special Issue No. http:///issg.appfa.auckland.ac.nz/database/species/Species List. Alismataceae to Orchidaceae (Monocotyledones). Name: Giant bermuda Couch Grass (Cynodon dactylon, var. Cynodon dactylon. It is also used for cut-and-carry, hay and deferred feed. Perez Montesbravo E, Labrada R, Duarte M, 1985. The stems are slightly flattened, often tinged purple in colour. [6], This list is not all inclusive. In India, commonly known as "durva" or dūrvāyugma, this grass is used in the Ayurveda system of medicine. Herbicide tolerance and polyploidy in Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. Invasive species threats in the Caribbean region. Sugar Journal, 58(10):32-33. The effect of temperature on sprouting and early establishment of Cynodon dactylon. Soerjani M, Kostermans AJGH, Tjitrosoepomo G, 1987. Bermudagrass is a bluish-green, perennial sod grass having both rhizomes and long stems or runners that take root at the nodes. Acta Horticulturae, 415: 279-284. Vaz Martins D, 1989. (Graminep). 1192 pp. Description. Tselev NN, Fedorov AA, 1983. The PLANTS Database. The seed head has three to six purple spikes and resembles a bird's foot. Weeds of rice in Indonesia. (Lista nacional de especies de plantas invasoras y potencialmente invasoras en la República de Cuba - 2011). Common name. PIER, 2004. Thomas SM, Murray BG, 1978. europaea (European olive), Lyonia truncata var. 2010b, US Fish and Wildlife Service,
425 pp. Description Very terse details of medicinal uses of plants with a wide range of references and details of research … Culms geniculately ascending; 8–40 cm long; 0.5–1 mm diam. They form a prostrate growth habit from rhizomes and stolons that root freely at the nodes producing deep roots. Presl. Julissa Rojas-Sandoval, Department of Botany-Smithsonian NMNH, Washington DC, USA, Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez, Department of Botany-Smithsonian NMNH, Washington DC, USA. In: Aristida chaseae, Lyonia truncata var. 5-Year Review: Summary and Evaluation. Cynodon hirsutissimus (Litard. C. dactylon showing rhizome system (Botswana). Geographic subdivisions for Cynodon dactylon: CA (exc MP) MAP CONTROLS 1. Foliage Leaves are gray-green and 1.5-5.9 in. Reproduced with permission from Hafliger E, Scholz H, 1981. [9], This grass is a Yoruba herb used for Esu or Elegba in the Ifa Orisa System. Weeds of central, southern and eastern Arabian Peninsula. World Checklist of Poaceae., Richmond, UK: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. I. Variabilidad morfológica y ambiente. glabratus (Steud.) These changes will not be visible to public users until the profile is completed and the draft is released. Cynodon erectus J.S. PIER, 2014. US Fish and Wildlife Service, 17 pp. https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov. Morphological description A fine to robust stoloniferous, sward -forming perennial herb, with rhizomes that can penetrate 40‒50 cm in clay soil and 70‒80 cm in sand. Basle: CIBA-GEIGY. The ligule has a ring of white hairs which is one of its identifying characteristics. Jakarta, Indonesia: Balai Pustaka, 716 pp. Report to the Nature Conservancy. Tepe I, Erman M, İpek K, Yazlık A, Levent R, 2002. It is highly tolerant to drought and heavy grazing and therefore extremely valuable for pasture. Canberra, Australia: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, 141 pp. 442 pp. USDA-NRCS, 2014. Reproduced with permission from Hafliger E, Scholz H, 1981. Institute of Pacific Islands Forestry. Technical Bulletin, Agricultural Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Citation: Pers., Syn. glasshouse production), Managed forests, plantations and orchards, Mean minimum temperature of coldest month (ºC), Pest or symptoms usually visible to the naked eye, Stems (above ground)/Shoots/Trunks/Branches, NatureServe; USA ESA listing as endangered species, National list(s); USA ESA listing as endangered species, Competition - monopolizing resources; Ecosystem change / habitat alteration, EN (IUCN red list: Endangered); USA ESA listing as endangered species. Overview of the Weed Flora in the Serbia. 5-Year Review: Summary and Evaluation. US Fish and Wildlife Service, 19 pp. This profile is a stub. Reproduced with permission from Hafliger E, Scholz H, 1981. The culms take root at the lower nodes. vi + 236 pp. C. dactylon reproduces through seeds, stolons, and rhizomes. Original citation: Gibbs Russell et al., 1990, Original citation: Soerjani et al. One or more of the features that are needed to show you the maps functionality are not available in the web browser that you are using. II. http://keyserver.lucidcentral.org/weeds/data/03030800-0b07-490a-8d04-0605030c0f01/media/Html/Index.htm. Cynodon dactylon is widely cultivated in warm climates all over the world between about 30° S and 30° N latitude, and that get between 625 and 1,750 mm (24.6 and 68.9 in) of rainfall a year (or less, if irrigation is available). The stems are slightly flattened, often tinged purple in colour. Malezas, 15(1):35-45. US Fish and Wildlife Service, 2010. Changes in nutritive value of bermudagrass hay during storage. [ed. Bissea: Boletín sobre Conservación de Plantas del Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba. Interference and control of large crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis) and southern sandbur (Cenchrus echinatus) in forage bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon). by Numata M, Yoshizawa N]. New York, Chichester (), Brisbane, Toronto, UK: John Wiley and Sons. Publicación Técnica 19. Weed Technology, 11(2):308-317; 22 ref. Studies on the biotypes of Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. Cynodon dactylon. Nullarbor Couch could be ' Wintergreen ' or ' Santa Ana ' for example, yet marketed and sold as Nullarbor Couch. Performs well on light sandy soils and is alkali and heat tolerant. Weed Research, 2:1-23. However, Ornamec, Ornamec 170, Turflon ester (tricyclopyr), and Imazapyr have shown some effectiveness. The erect or ascending culms are generally 5 - 45cm long, occasionally to 130 cm[ Procisur, 283-292. Fruit The leaf blade is flattened with a sharp tip, and is hairy or glabrous (hairless). (bermudagrass) and Cichorium intybus L. (common chicory) in cukurova Region. Proceedings of the VIII International asparagus symposium, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 21-26 Nov. 1993. Indian Journal of Agronomy, 41(3):496-497; 1 ref. http://botany.si.edu/Antilles/WestIndies/catalog.htm. http://www.hear.org/pier/index.html, Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, 2011. Sesharee A, Prasad PVN, Rao KL, Rao KHP, 1996. 415 pp. http://www.issg.org/database/species/reference_files/Kairo%20et%20al,%202003.pdf. The seed heads are produced in a cluster of two to six spikes together at the top of the stem, each spike 2–5 cm (0.79–1.97 in) long.[5]. © Copyright 2020 CAB International. Paspalum dactylon (L.) Lam. http://keyserver.lucidcentral.org/weeds/data/03030800-0b07-490a-8d04-0605030c0f01/media/Html/Index.htm, http://ecflora.cavehill.uwi.edu/index.htm, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License, Cynodon dactylon (Bermuda grass); leaves. Holm L, Pancho J V, Herberger J P, Plucknett D L, 1979. The Plants Database includes the following 2 subspecies of Cynodon dactylon . [citation needed]. Basle: Ciba-Geigy. Sam ChoonKook, Kesavan-Padmaja, Liam ChongKin, Soon SiewChoo, Lim AhLan, Ong EngKok, 1998. Waterhouse D F, 1993. 39 pp. 1), 22-96. Investigations on biological control of two common weeds, Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. (Van'da yetiștirilen mercimekte sorun olan yabancı otlar ve yoğunlukları.). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 452pp. Chiov. Biological aspects of Cynodon dactylon. Compendium record. Integrated weed management in gram (Cicer arietinum). Whistler W A, 1983. Broome R, Sabir K, Carrington S, 2007. Satorre EH, Rizzo FA, Arias SP, 1996. Anon, 1987. In: Contemporary Agriculture,The Serbian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 60 215-230. [5] The erect stems can grow 1–30 cm (0.39–11.81 in) tall. Flora of China Editorial Committee (2014), Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries (2011), Olea europaea subsp. TYPE: MEXICO: Tamaulipas: Between Ciudad Victoria and Soto La Marina, 9 Dec 1979, Beetle 4442 (holotype: ?). to soil calcium. Online database., Barbados: University of the West Indies. Sarandón R, 1989. Catalogue of the Seed Plants of the West Indies. Lorenzi H, 1982. A geographical atlas of world weeds. Description: Stoloniferous and rhizomatous perennials with short, ... C. dactylon is a valuable turf grass and of some use as a pasture species, though occasionally causing cyanide poisoning, and, because of its vigour, can also be a weed. Washington, DC, USA: Smithsonian Institution. n la profundidad y longitud de los rizomas. Weed Technology, 12(4):707-711; 13 ref. Anon, 1980. Uygur S, 2000. Plantas daninhas de Brasil, terrestres, aquaticas, parasitas, toxicas e medicinais. Poaceae. Achievements of soil solarization in Egypt. 1997, http://botany.si.edu/Antilles/WestIndies/catalog.htm, http://ecflora.cavehill.uwi.edu/index.html, http://www.efloras.org/flora_page.aspx?flora_id=2. hybrids). Producción de carne en Pasto Bermuda ( Cynodon dactylon .L.Pers) . Part 2., New Delhi, India: Oxonian Press Ltd. USDA-NRCS, 2014. Effects of desiccation and temperature on survival of Cyperus esculentus tubers and Cynodon dactylon rhizomes. a, Ligule, ventral view; b, part of spike; c, spikelet; d, flower; e, caryopsis. Differential response of the edaphic ecotypes in Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. All of these items are difficult to find in retail stores, as they are primarily marketed to professional landscapers.[14]. Cynodon dactylon forma viviparus Cynodon dactylon (Linnaeus) Persoon, forma viviparus Beetle, Phytologia 48: 189. Learn how and when to remove this template message, Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species", "Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. Anon, 1975. Buenos Aires, Argentina: INTA. 58 (1753). Flora Europaea. Mededelingen van de Faculteit Landbouwwetenschappen, Rijksuniversiteit Gent, 47(1):247-256. by Tutin T G, Heywood V H, Burges N A, Moore D M, Valentine D H, Walters S M, Webb D A]. Schriftenreihe der Deutschen Gesellschaft fnr Technische Zusammenarbeit, 157 pp. Proceedings of an international conference, Brighton, UK, 22-25 November 1993 Farnham, UK; British Crop Protection Council (BCPC), Vol. Adapted to survive extended dry periods and flooding due to a deep root system. I3N-Brasil, 2014. Cynodon dactylon var. Because of the general similarity in appearance between the various giant types of Cynodon, there has been considerable confusion over the years in the taxonomic affiliation of many specimens. Nestorovic MLJ, Konstantinovic B, 2011. Acevedo-Rodríguez P, Strong M T, 2012. ex C.B. Richard EP Jr., 1996. Waterhouse DF, 1993. Bermudagrass interference during a three-year sugarcane cycle. Use of tillage to control Cynodon dactylon under small-scale farming conditions. In: Schriftenreihe der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit, 149pp. and its insect vector Circulifer haematoceps (M.-R.) (Hom. [3][4] Although it is not native to Bermuda, it is an abundant invasive species there. It is also found in the U.S., mostly in the southern half of the country and in warm climates. IXe Colloque international sur la biologie des mauvaises herbes, 16-18 September 1992, Dijon, France Paris; France; ANPP, 447-456. You are viewing a profile that is currently in draft. Weed Research, 9:1-8. Plants of the Eastern Caribbean. More information about modern web browsers can be found at http://browsehappy.com/. In Hinduism, it is considered important in the worship of Lord Ganesha. Weed handbook of Western Polynesia. Curepe, Trinidad and Tobago: CAB International. Plant Description: A tough creeping or erect mat-forming perennial grass with stolons (runners/horizontal stems) and rhizomes (underground stems). Pl. Webster TM, Coble HD, 1997. Growth is promoted by full sun and retarded by full shade, e.g., close to tree trunks. In: Sesbania tomentosa (ohai). Wallingford, UK: CABI. Cynodon dactylon is a warm-season grass which grows slowly in cold weather, in shade or in dry soils. The blades are a grey-green colour and are short, usually 2–15 cm (0.79–5.91 in) long with rough edges. [English title not available]. The examples and perspective in this article, VR Chidrawar, HR Chitme, KN Patel, NJ Patel, VR Racharla, NC Dhoraji, KR Vadalia, Journal of Young Pharmacists, 2011, 3(1), 26-35. Part 2. Lawn of Cynodon dactylon plant It is also known as Dhoob, Bermuda grass, bermudagrass, dubo, dog's tooth grass, Bahama grass, devil's grass, couch grass, Indian doab, arugampul, grama, and scutch grass Agricultural Field Stock Photo. US Fish and Wildlife Service, 1994. Grasses of the Soviet Union. Bermuda grass, also known as Couch Grass or Wiregrass is scientifically called the Cynadon dactylon is a part of the Poaceae family. 132 pp. by Lorenzi H J, Jeffery L S]. Distribution of the rhizomes and roots of Cynodon dactylon in the soil profile and effect of depth of burial on regrowth of rhizome fragments. Growth response to trichloroacteic acid and 2,2-dichloropropionic acid. Whistler WA, 1983. The internodes are flattened. Click below on a … Alismataceae to Orchidaceae (Monocotyledones). Ligule a ciliolate membrane; 0.2–0.3 mm long. Biologfa poblacional del gramón. http://www.hear.org/pier/index.html, Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries, 2011. Description. http://www.hear.org/pier/. Generally tolerant of low soil pH and high salt concentration, however is susceptible to … Upright branches to 50 cm in height. 27 (2), 181-190. PIER, 2014. Flora of China., St. Louis, Missouri and Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA: Missouri Botanical Garden and Harvard University Herbaria. Effect of weed-crop competition on cotton production. From these nodes, lateral buds develop that produce stems measuring from 5 to 40 cm in height. Rochecouste E, 1962a. Weed flora of Japan (illustrated by colour). Lemma silky pubescent on the keel; palea glabrous. Weeds of the United States and their control. Investigation of the vegetative and generative development of Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. (3-7 cm) spikes. glabratus (Base de dados nacional de espécies exóticas invasora)., Florianópolis - SC, Brazil: I3N Brasil, Instituto Hórus de Desenvolvimento e Conservação Ambiental. Please consider upgrading your browser to the latest version or installing a new browser. (Red de Informacion sobre especies invasoras)., Inter-American Biodiversity Information Network (IABIN). Visual Description Nullarbor couch grass is a durable and robust fine-leaf couch turf variety with a soft texture and dense growth pattern with great winter colour retention. Nova Odessa, Brazil: H. Lorenzi. Wallingford, UK: CABI, CABI, Undated b. CABI Compendium: Status as determined by CABI editor. Pacific Islands Ecosystems at Risk. Sensivity of Triploid Hybrid bermudagrass cultivars and common bermudagrass to postemergence herbicides. I. Germination and budding of seeds and vegetative parts. US Fish and Wildlife Service, 2010. Cynodon dactylon is a short-lived, prostrate, perennial grass that creeps along the ground and roots wherever a node touches the ground, quickly forming a dense mat. 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