These plants were brown all over with dry wilted leaves. It grows rapidly and spreads quickly, but is not impossible to get rid of. Kikuyu grass pennisetum clandestinum, originally from tropical and subtropical african countries, is one of the most important pasture grasses in the higher rainfall regions of south africa of utmost importance in agriculture, to the economy to the industry. The production potential of kikuyu pennisetum clandestinum. Kikuyu grass pennisetum clandestinum hoechst ex chiov is the most utilized forage in specialized dairy herds in the colombian andes. Pennisetum clandestinum kikuyu grass thirtytwo days postapplication four treatments provided complete foliar death to kikuyu figures 2 and 3. Kikuyugrass pennisetum clandestinum management in turf. It spreads via an extensive network of rhizomes and stolons, and smothers all. Goodin, research assistant the continuous uncontrolled spread of pennisetum clandestinum has called for increased interest in attempts to find some means of control, or at least inhibition. Flowers develop not on these shoots but on the fascicled side branches c of established shoots close to the ground.
It occurs in sandy soil and reaches a height of between 70 and. Currently, complete renovation of infested turf is the most practical means of control. Because of its rapid growth and aggressive nature, it is categorised as a noxious weed in some regions. The dry matter production of kikuyu varies considerably. The grass species was named after the kikuyu tribe in kenya. The tropical grass species pennisetum clandestinum is known by several common names, most often kikuyu grass, as it is native to the region of east africa that is home to the gikuyu tribe. Evaluation of basta on kikuyu grass pennisetum clandestinum chiov. Kikuyugrass pennisetum clandestinum management in turf david w. Valor nutricional del pasto kikuyo pennisetum clandestinum hoechst ex chiov. Kikuyu pennisetum clandestinum vro agriculture victoria. Four nutritional problems are recognised in kikuyu nitrate poisoning, bloat, oxalate poisoning, and kikuyu poisoning. It is palatable, resistant to heavy grazing and mostly used for pasture. The clandestine flowering of kikuyu grass pennisetum clandestinum.
This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Control methods pennisetum clandestinum information from ctahr motooka et al. Origin and h istory of kikuyu grass kikuyu pennisetum clandestinum is not indigenous to south africa but originates from eastcentral africa i. It is a deeprooted perennial suited to fertile soil. Kikuyu grass is a warm season perennial lawn grass adapted to irrigated areas of the lower deserts in arizona. Pennisetum clandestinum kikuyu grass this plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Plants profile for pennisetum clandestinum kikuyugrass. Pennisetum clandestinum back to allergen page common name. It is of major economic importance, as valuable dairy cows are often poisoned by it, and once affected, the mortality rate is high. Kikuyu kikuyu is a hardy dense, mat forming grass that grows 345 cm tall in full sun. Overcoming well managed kikuyu pasture quality limitations 153 4 1.
In vivos digestibility and nutritive value of kikuyu pennisetum. Herbicide control of kikuyu grass pennisetum clandestinum. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. The tropical grass species pennisetum clandestinum is known by several common names, most often kikuyu grass, as it is native to the highland regions of east africa that is home to the kikuyu people. Fact sheet pennisetum clandestinum tropical forages. Kikuyu grass gives you a solution against dry spells, foot traffic and watering. Kikuyu is a vigorous, prostrate, rhizomatous and stoloniferous perennial that spreads readily and forms dense swards ecocrop, 2010. Pasture science in the faculty of natural and agricultural sciences university of pretoria supervisor.
Nutritional restrictions of kikuyu grass are the high concentrations of crude. Pennisetum clandestinum in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. The leaves are green, flattened or upwardly folded along the midrib, 10150 m 3905,910 in long, and 15 mm 0. Nutritive value of kikuyo grass pennisetum clandestinum, var. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. The leaf blades are flat, bright green and approximately 1 15 cm long and 1 5 mm wide. The mean potential for milk production of cows grazing kikuyu grass is. Vivoteca 4 pasto kikuyo pennisetum clandestinum youtube.
It is a deep rooted, sod forming grass, spread by seed, rhizomes underground runners. Globally, kikuyu pennisetum clandestinum and paspalum paspalum dilitatum would be the two most important tropical grasses used for dairy cows, with other species such as rhodes grass chloris gayana, setaria setaria sphacelata, the panics e. Abstract kikuyu grass pennisetum clandestinum hoechst ex chiov, is the more utilized forage on dairy cattle specialized herds in the. Spatial growth of kikuyugrass pennisetum clandestinum volume 44 issue 2 cheryl a.
Information about pennisetum clandestinum from weeds of hawaiis pastures and natural areas. Article pdf available in livestock research for rural development 204 april 2008 with 3,790 reads. Obtaining of reducing sugars from kikuyu grass pennisetum. Kikuyo, kikuyu, grama gruesa, pasto africano pennisetum. Widely used as a pasture and lawn species muyt 2001. Spatial growth of kikuyugrass pennisetum clandestinum. Study of the absorption and distribution of chlorpyrifos. Full article pdf usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Prefers sandy soils of lowland areas, and has failed to thrive in very heavy soils, dry areas and cooler montane zones walsh and entwisle 1994. Cellulolytic and butyrivibrio fibrisolvens bacteria. A low closely matting perennial, with numerous creeping rhizomes and slender to stout stolons with many very short internodes, rooting at the nodes, throwing up single or more often fascicled short stout branches. It infests lawns, gardens, orchards and abandoned land. Nutritional value of kikuyu grass pennisetum clandestinum hoechst ex chiov. It gets its common name, kikuyu grass, from the fact that it is native to the area in which the kikuyu tribe live.
These are shown with a superscript symbol in table 2. Kikuyugrass is an invasive, perennial weed of turfgrass in california. Valor nutricional del pasto kikuyo pennisetum clandestinum. Most of the work up to this date has been in the control of vegetative growth. The clandestine flowering of kikuyu grass pennisetum clandestinum alan esler kikuyu grass does have flowers even though sexual reproduction seems to have no place when we see shoots rushing upwards a on fig. The production potential of kikuyu pennisetum clandestinum pastures oversown with ryegrass lolium spp. Pennisetum clandestinum synonyms, pennisetum clandestinum pronunciation, pennisetum clandestinum translation, english dictionary definition of pennisetum clandestinum. Kikuyu grass pennisetum clandestinum is an invasive perennial grassy weed. Evaluacion in vivo del pasto kikuyo pennisetum clandestinum hochst. Chemical composition, ruminal and posruminal digestibility. Pennisetum clandestinum an overview sciencedirect topics. Kikuyu grass pennisetum clandestinum has been listed as a noxious weed since 1983.
Type grass height 2 to 4 inches 5 to 10 cm exposure full sun. Study of the absorption and distribution of chlorpyrifos in. Kikuyu pennisetum clandestinum pasture originated from east and central africa, but has recently been introduced to various other parts of the world mears 1970. Vegetable crops and rose geraniums grown in association with kikuyu grass pennisetum clandestinum controlled with fluazifoppbutyl.
April pdf to download pdf from this website you dont have to be a genius. However, it is also a popular garden lawn species in australia, new zealand, south africa and the. Kikuyu poisoning occurs sporadically in south africa. Pennisetum clandestinum samples were collected during eight. Brief description grazyna paczkowska, wednesday 1 december 1993. Kikuyu, kikuyu grass, west african pennisetum english. Nutritional value of kikuyu grass pennisetum clandestinum.
Kikuyu grass must, however, be treated aggressively for. Pennisetum clandestinum wikimili, the free encyclopedia. However, it is also a popular garden lawn species in australia, new zealand, south africa and. Cenchrus clandestinus pennisetum clandestinum is a creeping, matforming grass that originates from tropical eastern africa. It is a deep rooted, sod forming grass, spread by seed, rhizomes underground runners, and stolens above ground runners. Extremely easy to care for and with quick growth and spread. Holt skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Kikuyu grass care, mowing and watering, use for lawn. Request pdf effect of different doses of compound fertilizer on the quality of kikuyu. Kikuyu is a warm temperate or subtropical grass whyte et al. Name pennisetum clandestinum synonym cenchrus clandestinus family poaceae. In temperate regions of mexico, kikuyu grass is a species widely used for grazing.
Lush growth associated with excessive application of nitrogen can result in nitrate poisoning and even bloat, although the latter is rare. Effects of kikuyu grass pennisetum clandestinum age and different. Soil ordinary foliage evergreen moisture dry to swampy all. Three ecotypes of pennisetum clandestinum hochst kikuyu grass. Abstract samples of kikuyu grass pennisetum clandestinum from 19 farms located in five municipalities in the antioquia department of colombia were analysed for proximate constituents and for the principal end productos of the fermentation. Pdf valor nutricional del pasto kikuyo pennisetum clandestinum. Pennisetum clandestinum is a rhizomatous grass with matted roots and a grasslike or herbaceous habit. The tropical grass species pennisetum clandestinum is known by several common names, most often kikuyu grass, as it is native to the region of east africa that is home to the kikuyu people. Kikuyu grass is a warm season perennial lawn grass adapted to irrigated areas of the lower deserts. Nutritional value of kikuyu grass pennisetum clandestinum hoechst.
765 1257 695 618 863 653 410 194 1574 101 562 30 1149 1532 947 1459 740 631 245 1149 1357 968 181 247 224 663 1195 1137 1479 1496 1466 1228