Description
Native to southern and eastern Africa, Rhodes grass is a perennial or annual grass that is widely grown in tropical countries as a pasture species.
Rhodes grass can invade rainforest fringes and smother native ground cover species. It is found in parts of South East Queensland.
Rhodes grass is not a prohibited or restricted invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act 2014.
Scientific name
Chloris gayana
Description
- Perennial or annual grass 60–160cm tall.
- Leaf blades are flat or folded 12.5–45cm long and 1–2cm wide.
- Inflorescences have 6–15 one-sided spikes, clustered at end of stem.
- Spikes are 5–10cm long with numerous green spikelets, turning copper-brown when mature.
Habitat
- Prefers tropical and subtropical areas with rainfall ranging from 600–1600mm annually.
- Tolerates drought and salt.
- Found along roadsides, railways, disturbed areas and footpaths.
Impacts
Environmental
- Invades rainforest fringes.
- Smothers native ground cover species.
How it is spread
- Spread by rhizomes, rooting stolons and seeds.
Seed Rate
5 Kg Per Acre
Yield
30 times per Acre First Cutting 80 days, Next Cutting 30 days
Self Life Time
10 Years
Imported Variety Not Local Variety
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