Millet/ Kode Jhar

Catalogue Type

Weed Catalogue

Scientific Name

Paspalum scrobiculatum L.

Family

Poaceae

Distinguishing Characters

responsive to nutrients; very heterogeneous; good
forage; grown as cereal grain in some places, but also
reported toxic in some cases

Photo of Weed

Description

Found in: lowland, upland Establishment method: DS > WS
Growth habit: erect, tufted, and rooting at lower nodes; up to 1 m
Moisture: flooded to moist Competitiveness: low
Seed contaminant: yes Cultural control: tillage; deep fl ooding; hand weeding Reported resistance: none Life cycle: perennial
Method(s) of reproduction: seeds, rooted stem fragments
Maturity time: 90 d Dormancy: undetected
Elevation: up to 3,000 m Light: sunny; shade-sensitive