Tropical Grasses
CARPET GRASS (Axonopus fissifolius)
Also known as Louisian Grass in the US
• Used for lawns and forage with excellent ground coverage
• Grows in wet areas where other grass won’t
• Suited to infertile soils
• Tolerates heavy grazing
• Grows best in soils of pH 5-6
• Rainfall 750mm-4000mm
KATAMBORA RHODES (Chloris gayana)
• Used for Permanent or annual forage
• Can make quality hay
• Easy to establish
• High salt tolerance
• Grows best in soils of pH 4.5-10
• Rainfall 500-1500mm
PASPALUM (Paspalum dilatatum)
Also known as ‘Dallis Grass’ in the US
• Suits permanent pasture and highly palatable
• Tolerates heavy grazing and water logging
• Deep rooted and can be sown with legumes
• Grows best in soils of pH 4.5-8
• Rainfall 750mm-1700mm
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