Publication Date
2022
Publisher
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia
City
Perth
Abstract
Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Kikuyu (Cenchrus clandestinus). Kikuyu (syn. Pennisetum clandestinum) is a creeping sub-tropical (C4) grass native to the highlands of east and central Africa (i.e. Kenya, Ethiopia) where it grows on deep, red loams of volcanic origin. Kikuyu forms a dense turf and is tolerant of heavy grazing and is widely used as a highly productive pasture for dairying and as a turf or lawn grass.
Number of Pages
3
Keywords
Kikuyu, Cenchrus clandestinus, weed risk, assessment, biosecurity, Western Australia
Disciplines
Biosecurity | Weed Science
Recommended Citation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia.
(2022), Cenchrus clandestinus - environmental weed risk assessment 2022. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia, Perth. Report.
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/bs_wra/11
