Indian blue grass
Bothriochloa pertusa
family
Poaceae
origin
Native to Eastern and Southern Asia
declaration
NIL
For information only
Common names
Barbados sour grass, Pitted beard grass, Indian couch grass, hurricane grass.
may appear like turf if regularly mowed or grazed.
Impact
Impact
Since its introduction in 1939 this grass has spread widely and appears to have formed monocultures across large areas within Queensland. The thick stoloniferous mat impedes or excludes many native species leading to a reduction in local biodiversity. Its thought that having much of this species biomass within the stolons provides this grass with an advantage in heavily grazed pasture.
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
Since its introduction in 1939 this grass has spread widely and appears to have formed monocultures across large areas within Queensland. The thick stoloniferous mat impedes or excludes many native species leading to a reduction in local biodiversity. Its thought that having much of this species biomass within the stolons provides this grass with an advantage in heavily grazed pasture.
