Scientific Name: Melinis repens (was Rhynchelytrum repens)

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  • Pronunciation:
    mel-EEN-us
  • Common Name:
    Red Natal Grass
  • Derivation:
    Greek: meline (millet) Latin: repo (crawl).
  • Type:
    herb grass annual or perennial , tufted
  • 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.
  • Flowers:
    Open somewhat lax panicle up to 15 cm long, reddish colour. Spikelets solitary.
  • Species List:
    Grass book, Botany 07, Batianoff, Lake Cooroibah, Weeds,
Cultural Notes

Native of southern and central Africa

Identification Notes

Rhizome well developed.Culms erect, ascending or decumbent 20-150 tall, rooting from lower nodes.

Landscaping Notes

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