Common centipedegrass

Eremochloa ophiuroides

Scientific name

Eremochloa ophiuroides


Common name

Centipedegrass


Description

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).


Other comments

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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Available in Sod/turf and seed
Use Parks and Roadsides
Suitable climate classification Subtropical and Tropical
Preferred mowing height 11mm - 30mm
Shade tolerance Poor
Wear tolerance Moderate
Cold tolerance Poor
Heat tolerance Good
Salinity tolerance Moderate
Water requirement Moderate
Fertiliser requirement Low
Mowing frequency High
Thatch production Moderate
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