Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incompletus
ID:
861890

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 7: 301 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861225



Common Names

  • Incompletus Grama Grass
  • Incompletus Couch Grass
  • Incompletus Bluegrass


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Description

Cynodon incompletus (also called African velvet grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has a low-growing, creeping habit and is tolerant of drought and heat. It is found in dry, sandy soils and is used as a turfgrass and forage crop.

Uses & Benefits

Cynodon incompletus is used as a turf grass and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynodon incompletus is a small, inconspicuous, greenish-white flower head. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Cynodon incompletus

Cynodon incompletus is native to Ethiopia and found in dry areas of the country.

Cynodon incompletus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynodon incompletus?

Cynodon incompletus

What is the common name of Cynodon incompletus?

Incomplete Bermudagrass

What is the family of Cynodon incompletus?

Poaceae

Species in the Cynodon genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397087-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].