Plant Details

Scientific Name: *Paspalum notatum
  • Pronunciation: pas-PALE-um no-TAR-tum
  • Common Name: Bahia grass
  • Derivation: Paspalum: from the Greek paspalos (a kind of millet). notatum: from the Latin noto (mark). Spikelets multi-coloured.
  • Type: Grass, Herb,mat-forming
  • Family: Poaceae
  • Status: Weed This introduced Plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native Species.
  • Vegetation Type: Plants of dry land habitats
  • Species List: Grass book, Batianoff, TAFE, Weeds,

Cultural Notes

Native Grass of Mexico and Cuba

Identification Notes

Firm v-shaped (two) spikes.
Leaves 3-6 mm wide
Nodes, Leaf Sheath and blades are hairless.
Plants not stoloniferous

Landscaping Notes

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