Paspalum distichum

Other common names:

Knotgrass.

 

Description:

A coarse leafed grass which is widespread in higher rainfall areas within Australia; It is easily identified from its leaves radiating from a wide crown; Seed heads are sticky and fertile (ATRI, 1989).

• Creeping perennial
• Can grow up to 50 cm tall
• Stolons can be dense forming a dense mat (turf-like)
• Distinct V-shaped seedhead of two spikes. Rarely 3 or 4
• Prefers wet conditions and heavy textured soils. Tolerates moderate frosts
• Distributed within all states and territories within Australia.

 

Susceptible Turf:

Warm- and cool-season turfgrasses.

 

Control options:

• Pesticides: See available tabs below for registered products. Use as per label instructions.
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Use a combination of approaches listed on this page.
• Cultural: Physical removal of young plants and encouraging a thick turf sward/canopy which discourages seed germination.
• Mechanical: Nil.

 

References:

Australian Turfgrass Research Institute (1989). Disease, Insect and Weed Control in Turf, 2nd edn, ATRI NSW, pp. 54.

 

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