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Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.

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Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.
Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.
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🗒 Synonyms
synonymAgrostis bermudiana Tussac. ex Kunth, pro syn.
synonymAgrostis filiformis J.Koenig ex Kunth, pro syn.
synonymAgrostis linearis Retz.
synonymAgrostis stellata Willd.
synonymCapriola dactylon (L.) Kuntze
synonymCapriola dactylon var. maritima (Kunth) Hitchc.
synonymChloris cynodon Trin., nom. superfl.
synonymChloris maritima Trin.
synonymChloris paytensis Steud.
synonymCynodon affinis Caro & E.A.Sánchez
synonymCynodon aristiglumis Caro & E.A.Sánchez
synonymCynodon aristulatus Caro & E.A.Sánchez
synonymCynodon dactylon f. glabrescens (Beck) Soó, nom. inval.
synonymCynodon dactylon f. major (Beck) Soó
synonymCynodon dactylon f. villosus (Regel) Roshev.
synonymCynodon dactylon f. viviparus Beetle
synonymCynodon dactylon subsp. glabratus (Steud.) A.Chev.
synonymCynodon dactylon subsp. nipponicus (Ohwi) T.Koyama
synonymCynodon dactylon var. affinis (Caro & E.A.Sánchez) Romero Zarco
synonymCynodon dactylon var. aridus J.R.Harlan & de Wet
synonymCynodon dactylon var. biflorus Merino
synonymCynodon dactylon var. densus Hurcombe
synonymCynodon dactylon var. elegans Rendle
synonymCynodon dactylon var. hirsutissimus (Litard. & Maire) Maire
synonymCynodon dactylon var. longiglumis Caro & E.A.Sánchez
synonymCynodon dactylon var. maritimus (Kunth) Hack.
synonymCynodon dactylon var. parviglumis (Ohwi) Fosberg & Sachet
synonymCynodon dactylon var. pilosus Caro & E.A.Sánchez
synonymCynodon dactylon var. pulchellus Benth.
synonymCynodon dactylon var. sarmentosus Parodi
synonymCynodon dactylon var. septentrionalis (Asch. & Graebn.) Ravarut
synonymCynodon decipiens Caro & E.A.Sánchez
synonymCynodon distichloides Caro & E.A.Sánchez
synonymCynodon erectus J.Presl
synonymCynodon glabratus Steud.
synonymCynodon grandispiculus Caro & E.A.Sánchez, pro syn.
synonymCynodon hirsutissimus (Litard. & Maire) Caro & E.A.Sánchez
synonymCynodon iraquensis Caro
synonymCynodon laeviglumis Caro & E.A.Sánchez
synonymCynodon linearis (Retz.) Willd.
synonymCynodon maritimus Kunth
synonymCynodon maritimus var. breviglumis Caro & E.A.Sánchez
synonymCynodon maritimus var. grandispiculus Caro & E.A.Sánchez
synonymCynodon maritimus var. vaginiflorus Caro
synonymCynodon mucronatus Caro & E.A.Sánchez
synonymCynodon nitidus Caro & E.A.Sánchez
synonymCynodon occidentalis Willd. ex Steud., pro syn.
synonymCynodon parviglumis Ohwi
synonymCynodon pascuus Nees
synonymCynodon pedicellatus Caro
synonymCynodon polevansii Stent
synonymCynodon portoricensis Willd. ex Steud., pro syn.
synonymCynodon repens Dulac, nom. superfl.
synonymCynodon sarmentosus Gray, nom. superfl.
synonymCynodon scabrifolius Caro
synonymCynodon stellatus (Willd.) Willd.
synonymCynodon tenuis Trin.
synonymCynodon umbellatus (Lam.) Caro
synonymCynosurus dactylon (L.) Pers.
synonymCynosurus uniflorus Walter
synonymDactilon officinale Vill., nom. superfl.
synonymDactylus officinalis Asch., pro syn.
synonymDigitaria dactylon (L.) Scop.
synonymDigitaria glumipatula (Steud.) Miq.
synonymDigitaria linearis (L.) Pers.
synonymDigitaria littoralis Salisb., nom. superfl.
synonymDigitaria maritima (Kunth) Spreng.
synonymDigitaria stolonifera Schrad., nom. superfl.
synonymFibichia dactylon (L.) Beck
synonymFibichia umbellata f. glabrescens Beck
synonymFibichia umbellata f. major Beck
synonymFibichia umbellata Koeler, nom. superfl.
synonymFibichia umbellata var. biflora (Merino) Beck
synonymMilium dactylon (L.) Moench
synonymPanicum ambiguum Le Turq., nom. superfl.
synonymPanicum dactylon L.
synonymPanicum glumipatulum Steud.
synonymPanicum lineare L.
synonymPaspalum ambiguum DC., nom. superfl.
synonymPaspalum dactylon (L.) Lam.
synonymPaspalum umbellatum Lam.
synonymPhleum dactylon (L.) Georgi
synonymSyntherisma linearis (L.) Nash
synonymVilfa linearis (Retz.) P.Beauv.
synonymVilfa stellata (Willd.) P.Beauv.
🗒 Common Names
Assamese
  • Dubori-bon/ Dubori
English
  • Bahama grass
  • Bermuda grass
  • Couch grass
  • Dhub grass
  • Dhub grass/ Bermuda/ Bahama grass
  • Dog's Tooth grass
  • Hariali grass
Hindi
  • Dub
  • Hariali
Malayalam
  • Balikaruka
  • Belikaruka
  • Karuka
  • Karukapullu
Other
  • Bermuda Grass
  • Gherkai Pullu/Arugampullu
Tamil
  • Arugam Pillu
📚 Overview
Overview
Summary
Herb
Dr. Chandra Barooah & Iftikher Ahmed (2014) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
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    Brief
    Flowering class: Monocot Habit: Herb
    Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
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      Diagnostic Keys
      Description
      Slender, stoloniferous creeping perennials. Leaves 1-10 x 0.1-0.5 cm, linear-lanceolate, acuminate, glaucous; sheaths keeled; ligules fimbriate, membranous. Inflorescence of terminal, digitate 3-4 spikes; spikes 1-sided, oblong to 5 cm long. Spikelets sessile, 2-3 mm long, oblong-lanceolate, laterally compressed, 1-flowered. Lower glume 1.5-2 x 0.5 mm, lanceolate, chartaceous,1-nerved. Upper glume c. 2 x 0.5 mm, lanceolate, chartaceous, 1-nerved. Lemma 2-3 x 1.5-2 mm, boat-shaped, ovate-oblong when spread, keeled. Palea 2-2.5 x 0.5-1 mm, boat-shaped or oblong when spread, chartaceous. Stamens 3; anthers 1-1.5 mm long. Ovary c. 0.5 mm long, oblong; stigmas 0.5-1 mm long, pink. Caryopsis c. 1 mm, linear.
      Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
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        📚 Natural History
        Cyclicity
        Flowering and fruiting: March-October
        Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
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          Morphology
          Flower

          In panicles of spikelets.

          Fruit

          A caryopsis, linear.

          Leaf Apices

          Acuminate

          Leaf arrangement

          Alternate Spiral

          Leaf Bases

          Sheathing

          Leaf Margins

          Entire

          Leaf Shapes

          Oblong

          Leaf Types

          Simple

          Habit

          A perennial creeping grass with erect culms.

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            📚 Habitat and Distribution
            General Habitat
            Along banks of backwaters, bunds of paddy fields and wastelands
            Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
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              Very common in tropical and warm temperate regions, throughout the world. Plains from the coast to lower hills.
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                Cosmopolitian
                Dr. Chandra Barooah & Iftikher Ahmed (2014) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
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                  Description
                  Global Distribution

                  Tropical and warm temperate regions of the world

                  Indian distribution

                  State - Kerala, District/s: All Districts

                  Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
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                    Global Distribution

                    India: Assam, Central India, Peninsular India

                    Indian Distribution

                    Assam

                    Dr. Chandra Barooah & Iftikher Ahmed (2014) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
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                      📚 Occurrence
                      No Data
                      📚 Uses and Management
                      Uses

                      System of Medicines Used In

                      Homoeopathy
                      Homoeopathy
                      Ayurveda
                      Ayurveda
                      Folk medicine
                      Folk medicine
                      Siddha
                      Siddha
                      Unani
                      Unani
                      Traditional chinese medicine
                      Traditional chinese medicine
                      Sowa-Rigpa
                      Sowa-Rigpa
                      Medicinal
                      Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
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                        Whole plant is used in the preparation of medicines for the children.
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                          System Of Medicines Used In

                          Ayurveda, Folk medicine, Homoeopathy, Folk medicine, Sowa-Rigpa, Unani, Siddha, Traditional chinese medicine

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                            📚 Information Listing
                            References
                            1. Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers., Syn. Pl. 1: 85. 1805; Hook. f., Fl. Brit. India 7: 288. 1896; Gamble, Fl. Pres. Madras 1835(1270). 1934; Manilal & Sivar., Fl. Calicut 339. 1982; Mohanan, Fl. Quilon Dist. 465. 1984; Ansari, Fl. Kasaragod Div. 455. 1985; Ramach. & V.J. Nair, Fl. Cannanore Dist. 532. 1988; Antony, Syst. Stud. Fl. Kottayam Dist. 448. 1989; Babu, Fl. Malappuram Dist. 923. 1990; Vajr., Fl. Palghat Dist. 570. 1990; Sreek. & V.J. Nair, Fl. Kerala Grasses 360. 1991; M. Mohanan & Henry, Fl. Thiruvanthapuram 533. 1994; Sasidh. & Sivar., Fl. Pl. Thrissur For. 510. 1996; Sasidh., Fl. Shenduruny WLS 381. 1997; Sivar. & Mathew, Fl. Nilambur 823. 1997; Sasidh., Fl. Periyar Tiger Reserve 518. 1998; Sasidh., Fl. Parambikulam WLS 388. 2002; Mohanan & Sivad., Fl. Agasthyamala 810. 2002; Anil Kumar et al., Fl. Pathanamthitta 569. 2005; Sunil & Sivadasan, Fl. Alappuzha Dist. 831. 2009; Ratheesh Narayanan, Fl. Stud. Wayanad Dist. 963. 2009.
                            2. Panicum dactylon L., Sp. Pl. 58. 1753.
                            1. D K Ved, Suma Tagadur Sureshchandra, Vijay Barve, Vijay Srinivas, Sathya Sangeetha, K. Ravikumar, Kartikeyan R., Vaibhav Kulkarni, Ajith S. Kumar, S.N. Venugopal, B. S. Somashekhar, M.V. Sumanth, Noorunissa Begum, Sugandhi Rani, Surekha K.V., and Nikhil Desale. 2016. (envis.frlht.org / frlhtenvis.nic.in). FRLHT's ENVIS Centre on Medicinal Plants, Bengaluru. http://envis.frlht.org/plant_details.php?disp_id=731
                            Information Listing > References
                            1. Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers., Syn. Pl. 1: 85. 1805; Hook. f., Fl. Brit. India 7: 288. 1896; Gamble, Fl. Pres. Madras 1835(1270). 1934; Manilal & Sivar., Fl. Calicut 339. 1982; Mohanan, Fl. Quilon Dist. 465. 1984; Ansari, Fl. Kasaragod Div. 455. 1985; Ramach. & V.J. Nair, Fl. Cannanore Dist. 532. 1988; Antony, Syst. Stud. Fl. Kottayam Dist. 448. 1989; Babu, Fl. Malappuram Dist. 923. 1990; Vajr., Fl. Palghat Dist. 570. 1990; Sreek. & V.J. Nair, Fl. Kerala Grasses 360. 1991; M. Mohanan & Henry, Fl. Thiruvanthapuram 533. 1994; Sasidh. & Sivar., Fl. Pl. Thrissur For. 510. 1996; Sasidh., Fl. Shenduruny WLS 381. 1997; Sivar. & Mathew, Fl. Nilambur 823. 1997; Sasidh., Fl. Periyar Tiger Reserve 518. 1998; Sasidh., Fl. Parambikulam WLS 388. 2002; Mohanan & Sivad., Fl. Agasthyamala 810. 2002; Anil Kumar et al., Fl. Pathanamthitta 569. 2005; Sunil & Sivadasan, Fl. Alappuzha Dist. 831. 2009; Ratheesh Narayanan, Fl. Stud. Wayanad Dist. 963. 2009.
                            2. Panicum dactylon L., Sp. Pl. 58. 1753.
                            3. D K Ved, Suma Tagadur Sureshchandra, Vijay Barve, Vijay Srinivas, Sathya Sangeetha, K. Ravikumar, Kartikeyan R., Vaibhav Kulkarni, Ajith S. Kumar, S.N. Venugopal, B. S. Somashekhar, M.V. Sumanth, Noorunissa Begum, Sugandhi Rani, Surekha K.V., and Nikhil Desale. 2016. (envis.frlht.org / frlhtenvis.nic.in). FRLHT's ENVIS Centre on Medicinal Plants, Bengaluru. http://envis.frlht.org/plant_details.php?disp_id=731

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                            📚 Meta data
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                            🐾 Taxonomy
                            RootRoot
                            KingdomPlantae
                            PhylumTracheophyta
                            ClassLiliopsida
                            OrderPoales
                            FamilyPoaceae
                            GenusCynodon
                            SpeciesCynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.
                            📊 Temporal Distribution
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