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Zoysia macrantha

Common Names

Prickly Couch

Family

Poaceae

Name ref

Zoysia macrantha Desv.

Distribution

Localities (not complete):

Habitat

Recorded from saltmarshes in Queensland [2]

Biology


Zoysia macrantha Desv. subsp. macrantha

Name ref

Zoysia macrantha Desv. subsp. macrantha

Distribution

Recorded in Victoria [3]

Habitat

Recorded from saltmarshes in Victoria [3]

Biology


Zoysia macrantha Desv. subsp. walshii

Name ref

Zoysia macrantha subsp. walshii Night.

Distribution

Recorded in Victoria [3]

Habitat

Recorded from saltmarshes in Victoria [3]

Biology


PlantNET: http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Zoysia~macrantha

Noosa's Native Plants: http://www.noosanativeplants.com.au/plants/997/zoysia-macrantha

-- AnnaSenior - 08 Feb 2011

References

  1. LIA (2010a). Complete List of Species. Lake Illawarra Authority. Land & Property Management Authority, NSW Government. Available at: http://www.lia.nsw.gov.au/the_lake/lake_life/complete_list_of_species [Accessed: October 2010] (more)
  2. Johns, L. (2006). Field Guide to Common Saltmarsh Plants of Queensland. Dept Primary Industries and Fisheries, Qld. Most content available online: (more)
  3. Victorian Saltmarsh Study* (2011). Mangroves and coastal saltmarsh of Victoria: distribution, condition, threats and management. Institute for Sustainability and Innovation, Victoria University, Melbourne. *Paul I Boon, Tim Allen, Jennifer Brook, Geoff Carr, Doug Frood, Chris Harty, Jasmine Hoye, Andrew McMahon, Steve Mathews, Neville Rosengren, Steve Sinclair, Matt White and Jeff Yugovic. (more)