Indian blue grass

Bothriochloa pertusa

family

Poaceae

origin

Native to Eastern and Southern Asia

declaration

NIL

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.

Leaf arrangement:Simple
Leaf form:Alternate
Purple
Grey
Green

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

Control Methods