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Cynodon dactylon var. aridus

Also known as:

• Bermuda grass, giant bermuda grass (English - USA)
• Couch grass
• Creeping grass

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. var. aridus J. R. Harlan &amp de Wet
• Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
• Synonyms:
  • Cynodon dactylon var. aridus J.R.Harlan &amp de Wet is a synonym of Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.
  • Capriola dactylon (L.) Kuntze
• Varieties of Cynodon dactylon:
  • Cynodon dactylon var. aridus J.R.Harlan &amp de Wet
  • Cynodon dactylon var. affinis (Caro &amp E.A.Snchez) Romero Zarco
  • Cynodon dactylon var. biflorus Maire
  • Cynodon dactylon var. longiglumis Caro &amp E.A.Snchez
  • Cynodon dactylon var. sarmentosus Parodi
  • Cynodon dactylon var. dactylon
  • Cynodon dactylon var. afghanicus Harlan et de Wet
  • Cynodon dactylon var. csii (A.
  • Cynodon dactylon var. elegans
  • Cynodon dactylon var. polevansii

Distribution and Habitat

• Native to tropical regions of the Eastern Hemisphere.
• Found in Australia.
• Not found in Idaho.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Perennial grass.
• Adapted to a wide range of soil types.
• Performs well on light soils.
• Creeping growth habit.

Genetic and Cytological Information

• Basic chromosome number of Cynodon species is mentioned, and diploid C. dactylon var. aridus is referred to in the context of research by Harlan and de Wet.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• Occurs with slender woodoats (Chasmanthium laxum var.).

Further Information

• Integrated GRIN Taxonomy
• Catalogue of Life
• IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
• Australian Plant Name Index
• NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium
• A guide to the species of Cynodon (Gramineae) Bull. Oklahoma Agric. Exp. Sta. B-673:16
• Tropicos
• New World Grasses