Bermuda Grass

Catalogue Type

Weed Catalogue

Scientific Name

Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.

Family

Poaceae

Distinguishing Characters

one of the world’s worst weeds; C4 plant; alkalineand
acid-tolerant; fl ood- and drought-tolerant; numerous
biotypes

Host Plant

Rice, Wheat, Maize

Photo of Weed

Description

Found in: upland, lowland Establishment method: DS
Growth habit: prostrate to ascending; up to 0.4 m
Moisture: dry to moist, drained Emergence time: 14 d
Competitiveness: moderate Seed contaminant: unknown
Cultural control: stale seedbed; tillage and removal; dry tillage to desiccate rhizomes; soil solarization
Reported resistance: none Life cycle: perennial Seed wt: 0.3
Method(s) of reproduction: rhizomes and stolons, seeds
Maturity time: tillers at 25 to 30 d; maturity at 120 d Dormancy: no; seeds survive 50 d of submergence
Flower: white or pinkish, very small Elevation: up to 2,300 m Light: sunny, partial shade