Southern cutgrass

Catalogue Type

Weed Catalogue

Scientific Name

Leersia hexandra Sw.

Family

Poaceae

Distinguishing Characters

stem fragments will root at nodes

Photo of Weed

Description

Found in: lowland Establishment method: WS, TP > DS
Growth habit: creeping to ascending, tufted, and erect; up to 1.2 m
Moisture: aquatic—flooded to wet Competitiveness: moderate to high
Seed contaminant: yes Cultural control: stale seedbed; rotavating/puddling in wet or dry conditions
Reported resistance: none Life cycle: perennial Seed wt: 0.8
Method(s) of reproduction: rhizomes, seeds
Dormancy: unknown Elevation: up to 2,200 m Light: partial shade to sunny