Cynodon dactylon, also known as Vilfa stellata dūrvā grass, Dhoob, Bermuda grass, dubo, dog’s tooth grass, Bahama grass, devil’s grass, couch grass, Indian doab, arugampul, grama, and scutch grass, is a grass that originated in the Middle East. Although it is not native to Bermuda, it is an abundant invasive species there. It is presumed to have arrived in North America from Bermuda, resulting in its common name
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Uses
Cynodon dactylon is widely cultivated in warm climates all over the world between about 30° S and 30° N latitude, and that get between 625 and 1,750 mm (24.6 and 68.9 in) of rainfall a year (or less, if irrigation is available). It is also found in the U.S., mostly in the southern half of the country and in warm climates.
It is fast-growing and tough, making it popular and useful for sports fields, as when damaged it will recover quickly. It is a highly desirable turf grass in warm temperate climates, particularly for those regions where its heat and drought tolerance enable it to survive where few other grasses do. This combination makes it a frequent choice for golf courses in the southern and southeastern U.S. It has a relatively coarse-bladed form with numerous cultivars selected for different turf requirements. It is also highly aggressive, crowding out most other grasses and invading other habitats, and has become a hard-to-eradicate weed in some areas (it can be controlled somewhat with Triclopyr, Mesotrione, Fluazifop-p-butyl, and Glyphosate).[5][6] This weedy nature leads some gardeners to give it the name of “devil grass”.
Bermuda grass has been cultivated on saline soils in California’s Central Valley which are too salt-damaged to support agricultural crops; it was successfully irrigated with saline water and used to graze cattle
Cautions
It might cause skin rash, diarrhea. Use with caution.
Interactions
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Other names
Vilfa stellata dūrvā grass, Dhoob, Bermuda grass, dubo, dog’s tooth grass, Bahama grass, devil’s grass, couch grass, Indian doab, arugampul, grama, and scutch grass
References
Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynodon_dactylon#Cultivation_and_uses
Herbpathy, http://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Cynodon-Dactylon-Cid570