Globe Fringe-Rush(Jwane Jhar)

Catalogue Type

Weed Catalogue

Scientific Name

Fimbristylis miliacea (L.) Vahl

Family

Cyperaceae

Distinguishing Characters

saline-tolerant; may emerge throughout season;
may produce multiple generations in one season; C4 plant;
useful in mat-making

Photo of Weed

Description

Found in: lowland, upland Establishment method: DS > WS > TP
Growth habit: erect and strongly tillering; up to 0.6 m
Moisture: moist to wet Emergence time: within 7 d
Competitiveness: moderate; strong root competition
Seed contaminant: yes Cultural control: early flooding; hand weeding
Reported resistance: ALS inhibitors (BRA); synthetic auxins (MAL)
Life cycle: perennial Seed wt: 0.02 Method(s) of reproduction: seeds
Flowering time: 30 d Dormancy: none; light requirement for germination
Elevation: up to 1,000 m Light: sunny