Broadleaf signalgrass

Common Name:

signalgrass, broadleaf

Scientific Name:

Brachiaria platyphylla

Family:

Poaceae

Lifecycle:

Annual

Features

Growth habit: Between prostrate to upright growth habit. Not tolerant of mowing; Stem: Stem rounded. Leaf sheath having hairs along the edge.; Leaf: Produces a flag-like leaf that appears to extend perpendicular to the leaf sheath. Leaves 2 to 8 inches in length tapering to a distinct point. Leaves hairless, but leaf sheath and lower leaf edge having a fringe of hairs along edge.; Collar: Ligule short to almost absent, membranous with fringe of hairs; Inflorescence: Two to five branching racemes at the apex of the inflorescence.

Description

Common in disturbed ground or in cropping systems; not common in mowed areas. Densely tillering plant.