Torpedo Grass

Catalogue Type

Weed Catalogue

Scientific Name

Panicum repens L.

Family

Poaceae

Distinguishing Characters

prefers sandy soils; acid- and salt-tolerant; deep
plowing increases rate of spread; after establishment can
survive moderate drought; fodder

Host Plant

Rice

Photo of Weed

Description

Found in: lowland Establishment method: DS
Growth habit: creeping; erect and branching stems; up
to 1.0 m Moisture: dry to moist; drought-tolerant
Competitiveness: perhaps moderate
Seed contaminant: yes Cultural control: flooding; tillage or cutting
Reported resistance: none Life cycle: perennial Seed wt: 0.67
Method(s) of reproduction: rhizomes, seeds
Maturity time: rhizomes in 30 d; flowers in 50 to 60 d
Dormancy: unknown Elevation: up to 2,000 m Light: sunny; shade-tolerant