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16-001014-02A (Ultimate SCMMP)
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Broad-leaved paspalum (Paspalum
mandiocanum, Syn. Paspalum wettsteinii)
Perennial grass that is weakly clumped, grows
to 1 m tall with spreading leaf blades to 3 cm
wide. Seed head to 12 cm long and with 3–10
branches (racemes).
Paspalum mandiocanum is a highly invasive
plant that prefers moist soils and is shade
tolerant.
Flowering: Mostly summer
Reproduction: Seed and vegetatively via
rhizomes (runners)
Control: Physical removal, chemical control
Seedlings and small plants are most
effectively removed by hand; however, large
infestations will require the use of herbicides.
Photo: Jason Sonneman, DesignFlow
Guinea grass (Panicum maximum)
Tufted perennial grass that grows to 2.5 m
tall, with elongated leave blades (to 3.5 cm
wide) tapering to a long fine point and a
rhizomatous root system. Leaves hairy or
hairless. Open seed head (panicle) to 60 cm
long, with numerous branches.
Distinguished by short stout rhizome with
hairy scale-like leaves and the whorled (group
from the same point on the stem) panicle
branches.
Three varieties are naturalised in Queensland
and they now are widespread and common on
roadsides, stream banks, and cleared land.
Flowering: Most of year
Photo: Geoff Sainty
Reproduction: Spreads by seed and slowly
from rhizomes and plants rooting from the
nodes
Control: Physical removal, chemical control
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