Scientific Name: Brachiaria decumbens (now Urochloa decumbens)

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  • Common Name:
    Signal Grass
  • Type:
    Herb Grass , decumbent
  • Family:
    POACEAE
  • Status:
    WEED This introduced plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native species.
  • Species List:
    Cooloothin Corner, Upper Mt. Tinbeerwah, Tewantin Forest Gyndier, Grass book, weeds, Giraween, Botany 07
Cultural Notes

Native of Eastern Africa

Identification Notes

Seed head resembling railway signal (looks like Paspalum) Very hairy sheaths. Lime green foliage.

Landscaping Notes

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