Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostratus
ID:
1317734

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.A.Gardner & C.E.Hubb.) P.M.Peterson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 458 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330188



Common Names

  • Cynodon Prostratus
  • Prostratus Cynodon
  • Cynodon Veins


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Description

Cynodon prostratus (also called prostrate couch, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Africa. It is a perennial grass that grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cynodon prostratus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used as a turf grass in lawns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cynodon prostratus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynodon prostratus is a tropical grass that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is by seed or division of the plant.

Where to Find Cynodon prostratus

Cynodon prostratus is native to the Mediterranean region, but can also be found in parts of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Cynodon prostratus FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cynodon prostratus?

Cynodon prostratus is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in South Africa.

What is the size of Cynodon prostratus?

Cynodon prostratus is a small grass, typically reaching a height of 10-20 cm.

What are the blooming times of Cynodon prostratus?

Cynodon prostratus typically blooms in the spring and summer months.

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

Charles Austin Gardner (1896-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Gardner' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60468991-2: 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].