Eremochloa ophiuroides
Centipedegrass
A medium-textured turfgrass with soft, almost succulent leaves; Grows well under low traffic conditions; Shiny leaves and waxy feel; Colour light green to green (Aldous and Chivers, 2002).
Tolerant of acids soils. Can produce high thatch levels if over fertilised. New seeding rate: 2-4g/m2; Oversowing rate: 1-2g/m2 (Aldous and Chivers, 2002).
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