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Zoysia matrella (L.) Merr.

Family Name: Poaceae (Gramineae)
Synonyms: Zoysia tenuifolia Thiele
Common Name: No Mow Grass, Mascarene Grass, Korean Velvet Grass

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Grass or Grass-like Plant
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic

Biogeography

Native Distribution China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Indochina, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia
Native Habitat Shoreline (Sandy Beach)

Landscaping Features

Landscape Uses Coastal, Beachfront / Shoreline

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Rootzone Tolerance Drought Tolerant

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 2.0 (Turfgrass)

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Master ID 1283
Species ID 2576
Flora Disclaimer The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.
Species record last updated on: 19 April 2022.

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