Cynodon — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Cynodon recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Cynodon dactylon
Cynodon dactylon
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
Originally from tropical Africa and Asia, Bermuda grass has been introduced to all tropical and subtropical regions of the world and has been found to survive as far north as at 50°N in Europe and at elevations up to 4,000 metres in the Himalayas. It grows best where mean daily temperatures are above 24°c. Temperatures of -2 to -3°c usually kill the leaves and stems back to the ground, but the rhizomes survive these temperatures and regrowth is rapid when the weather warms up.
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Cynodon nlemfuensis
Cynodon nlemfuensis
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
The plant is found naturally in tropical areas at latitudes from about 15°N to 15°S, and from sea level to elevations of more than 2,300 metres, representing a range in average annual temperature from about 20 - 27°c. It grows in areas with a mean annual rainfall between about 600 - 3,000mm (commonly 800 - 1,200mm). Grows best in full sun or light shade.
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