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Cynodon nlemfuensis

Vanderyst (1922)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Poales Family: Poaceae Genus: Cynodon

African bermudagrass, bermuda grass, giant Bermuda grass, mānienie nui

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Uses and Culture

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  • Yes

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Molokai Potentially naturalizing
Lana'i Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Potentially naturalizing

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Bull. Agric. Congo Belge 13: 342 (1922)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1520 (Mo?, H? [adventive], DESCR); Herbst & Clayton 1998:22 (KEY); Herbst & Wagner 1999:25 (NEWNAT/Mo, H); Oppenheimer 2003:20 (WM); Imada & Kennedy 2020:80 (O); Faccenda, Yorkston & Morden 2024:38, 42, 43 (K, L, ID confirmed via ITS sampling, KEY)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Cynodon nlemfuensis Kamoku Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. 406 Lanai BISH 1914-12-01
2 Cynodon nlemfuensis Kaa Preserved_Specimen Munro, G.C. Lanai BISH
3 Cynodon nlemfuensis Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Shipman, H.C. Hawaii BISH 1963-01-29
4 Cynodon nlemfuensis Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Shipman, H.C. Hawaii BISH 1963-01-29
5 Cynodon nlemfuensis Kula, near foot of Haleakala Road Abundant locally in gently sloping volcanic soil Preserved_Specimen Rhizomes prostrate, branches erect, spikelets deep purple. Fosberg, F.R. 55679 Maui BISH 1975-03-14
6 Cynodon nlemfuensis Honolulu, intersection of Kapiolani and Kaimuki Ave Weed from edge of sidewalk, occasionally mowed area Preserved_Specimen Rather robust grass with profuse stolons and rhizomes. Faccenda, K. 3073 Oahu BISH 2023-03-17
7 Cynodon nlemfuensis Waimea, Kahilu Road, about 700 m from the Mana Road. Moist, sunny to shady roadside, growing in mowed and unmowed areas. Preserved_Specimen Common, more robust and hairy than C. dactylon. Forming thick mats and with prolific rhizomes Faccenda, K. 2335 Hawaii BISH 2022-03-05
8 Cynodon nlemfuensis Oneula Beach Park, Ewa Beach Coastal strand, growing in sandy soil with Atriplex spp. Preserved_Specimen Perennial, stoloniferous and rhizomatous, erect, ca. cm tall; blades robust. Possibly a hybrid. One large colony, ca. 4-5m in diameter Ross, M.C. 1919 Oahu BISH 2023-03-27
9 Cynodon nlemfuensis Kaimana Beach Parking lot, Waikiki Growing in sand near a fire hydrant, full sun, not irrigated. Preserved_Specimen Perennial, stoloniferous, erect, ca. 15-20 cm. tall. Several colonies in the area, ca 1 meter in diameter Ross, M.C. 1916 Oahu BISH 2023-03-21
10 Cynodon nlemfuensis Lagoon Drive, Honolulu Growing in limestone soil, near the sidewalk, climbing a dead shrub, partial shade. Preserved_Specimen Perennial, stoloniferous, erect, ca. 45-50 cm. tall. Several colonies in the area, ca. 3 meters in diameter. Ross, M.C. 1912 Oahu BISH 2023-03-15
11 Cynodon nlemfuensis Airport road (440) about 3 km. makai of Lanai City. WGS coordinates: Lat. 20.800175,, Long. -156.949977 Roadside, sunnty, mowed area. From exposed hardpan soil where no other plants were growing. With expansive creeping stolon along the hardpan. Rare along road, no other paatches seen. Preserved_Specimen Faccenda, K. 3125 Lanai BISH 2023-06-19
12 Cynodon nlemfuensis Honolulu, Kaimana beach park Edge of beach, open, dry, partly sunny area Preserved_Specimen With rhizome Faccenda, K. 3104 Oahu BISH 2023-05-10
13 Cynodon nlemfuensis Wailuku District, Wailuku Growing in sandy soil on weedy roadside w. Verbesina, Bidens, Eragrostis, Cenchrus. Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 120103 Maui BISH 2001-12-16
14 Cynodon nlemfuensis Between Honolulu and Hawaii Kai, intersection of Rt 72 and Wa'a St Growing from lawn off of concrete wall Preserved_Specimen Stolon suspended in the air, very common grass in this area Faccenda, K. 2366 Oahu BISH 2022-05-14
15 Cynodon nlemfuensis West Maui, Waihee, Maui Coastal Land Trust coastal wetland property south of Waihee Point Slightly higher ground adjacent to Brachiaria meadow, accompanied by Ipomoea alba, I. pes-caprae ssp. brasiliensis, Pluchea xfosbergii, Schinus terebinthifolius. Preserved_Specimen Thick grassland; plants with long, lax stems. Imada, C. 200446 Maui BISH 2004-09-16
16 Cynodon nlemfuensis Honolulu, intersection of Kapiolani and Kaimuki Ave Weed from edge of sidewalk, occasionally mowed area Preserved_Specimen Rather robust grass with profuse stolons and rhizomes. Same locality as 3073. Faccenda, K. 3112 Oahu BISH 2023-05-31
17 Cynodon nlemfuensis Ewa, One'ula Beach Park Open, sunny area near ocean, dense, compressed sand near Prosopis juliflora Preserved_Specimen Strongly stoloniferous, no rhizomes seen Faccenda, K. 3105 Oahu BISH 2023-05-10
18 Cynodon nlemfuensis Ewa, One'ula Beach Park Open, sunny area near ocean, dense, compressed sand Preserved_Specimen Strongly stoloniferous, but some rhizomes seen. Very common in this park, covering over 40 square meters Faccenda, K. 3106 Oahu BISH 2023-05-10
19 Cynodon nlemfuensis Pearl Harbor National Wildlife Refuge, Oahu At back of refuge near fence, growing along the road in drier area. Preserved_Specimen Light greyish green grass, creeping. Crago, L.M. 2005068 Oahu BISH 2005-02-23
20 Cynodon nlemfuensis Waipahu Cultural Gardens, 94-695 Waipahu Street Growing over a small planting box in full sun Preserved_Specimen Lau, J. 2126 Oahu BISH 1986-03-10
21 Cynodon nlemfuensis Kaunakakai; Near beach Preserved_Specimen Common stoloniferous grass. Herbst, D.R. 5096 Molokai BISH 1974-11-11
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