The feasibility of cogon grass imperata cylindrica as an economical and environment friendly substitute for carboard, food packaging, for souvenirs, etc source. Cogongrass definition of cogongrass by the free dictionary. Cogon grass, cotton wool grass, silver spike, sword grass, ialang, lusanke luganda, mtimbi kiswahili, olungu maasai family. This plant identification video is one of hundreds of science programs philip chiocchio has made for the center for aquatic and invasive plants. Cogon grass bugwood center for invasive species and. In spring, a single plant can produce up to 3000 seeds per seed head that may be carried great distances by the wind. Key identification features of cogongrass cogongrass. Cogon definition and meaning collins english dictionary.
Cogon grass synonyms, cogon grass pronunciation, cogon grass translation, english dictionary definition of cogon grass. Imperata cylindrica occurs in a wide range of habitats, including degraded forests, grasslands, arable land, and young plantations within tropical and subtropical climates with 75 to 500 cm of annual rainfall. Each cogongrass plant can produce up to 3,000 seeds per season. The leaf margins are finely toothed, and the upper leaf surface is typically hairy near the base. Cogon grass imperata cylindrical is one of the most aggressive grasses world wide and spreads by an extensive rhizome system. Cogongrass imperata cylindrica is an invasive, nonnative grass which occurs in the southeast region of the united states. Imperata cylindrica family poaceae is a perennial rhizomatous grass commonly known as cogongrass or speargrass. Weed risk assessment for imperata cylindrica cogongrass. Cogon grass definition of cogon grass by the free dictionary.
Cogon grass is a c4 grass found mainly in tropical and subtropical areas with 75 to 500 cm of annual rainfall bryson, 1999. Landscaping with japanese blood grass several redleaved forms of i. The mississippi department of agriculture and commerce has assembled a task force of scientists, educators, government officials and agricultural leaders to recommend a comprehensive survey and control program for cogongrass imperata cylindrica before the invasive weed overtakes pastures, forestland, wildlife habitats and landscapes in the state. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in imperata cylindrica. A species profile for cogongrass, cogon grass, japanese bloodgrass, red baron grass. How to identify cogon grass imperata cylindrica youtube. Cogongrass is a perennial, rhizomatous grass poaceae that grows approximately 2 to over 4 feet in height. The paper bag is a filler that will provide a high cellulosic content to the cogon grass for effective paper making. It is native to southeast asia and is a widespread invader in many subtropical and tropical regions with over 490 million hectares 1.
Cogongrass usually invades open areas like golf courses, roadsides, pastures, and natural areas where it displaces native plant species. Cogon grass was introduced to the united states both accidentally and intentionally. Pdf potential of cogon grass imperata cylindrica as an. Download plants data complete plants checklist state plants checklist. Imperata cylindrica herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Pantropical almost certainly found in all countries in the humid tropics. Inflorescence terminal, fluffy, 520 cm long and up to 2. This species is widespread in florida, alabama and mississippi and is starting to spread in georgia, south carolina and tennessee.
It is a warmseason, perennial grass species with an extensive rhizome root system. There is one grass that may be easily confused with cogongrass. As the season progresses, the foliage becomes more and more red, glowing nearly allred in the fall. Imperata cylindrica is the most morphologically variable species in the genus imperata gabel, 1982. Pdf cogongrass, imperata cylindrica, in the united states. You can extract it using the same process when you get sugar from sugar cane. It is on the federal list of noxious weeds and is designated as the worlds seventh worst weed. Cogon grass is a perennial, rhizomatous grass that grows from 2 to over 4 feet in height. The leaves are about an inch wide, have a prominent white midrib, and end in a sharp point. Native to asia, cogon grass imperata cylindrica is common in the. Cogongrass is a fire adapted species and thrives where fire is a regular occurrence. Cogon definition, a tall, coarse grass, imperata cylindrica, of the tropics and subtropics, used widely for thatching.
The rhizomes have barbs that can actually penetrate roots of surrounding plants. Let me break down the phrase into its two component words ningas and kugon. Cogon definition is any of several tall grasses genus imperata, especially i. Located centrally in the city, cogon overlooks tagbilaran bay to the west, to the south it is bounded by poblacion 2, to the east by dampas and dao and to the north by booy. Vegetative spread of cogon grass is aided by its tough and massive rhizomes that may remain dormant for extended periods of time before sprouting. Other than dried and ground for smaller size, no notable. Cogongrass reproduces both vegetatively and from seed.
Japanese blood grass forms an upright clump of green leaves with striking blood red tips. Website developed, maintained and hosted by the center for invasive species and ecosystem health at the university of georgia warnell school of forestry and natural. This grassy weed spreads by seed and vege tatively. Cogon grass is a serious weed in cultivated areas of south africa and australia and is considered an invasive species in many areas outside its native. Jun 12, 2016 let me break down the phrase into its two component words ningas and kugon. Imperata cylindrica commonly known as cogongrass k o.
Leaf margins are finely toothed and are embedded with silica crystals. Introductions of cogongrass into the southeastern united states have been tracked. Cogon grass reproduces asexually by rhizomes and sexually by seeds hubbard et al. A perennial grass native chiefly to southeast asia and africa that is used for thatching and is widespread as a weed in warm regions. Pdf cogon grass as an alternative fibre for pulp and.
Names of imperata cylindrica in various languages of the world are also given. A perennial grass native chiefly to southeast asia and africa that is used for thatching and is widespread as a weed in. Key identification features of cogongrass flowerseed head. Cogongrass is spreading rapidly across alabama and the southeast, reducing forest. On what kind of pest will the product be effective. Jul 06, 2011 how to control cogon grass naturally duration.
Cogongrass mississippi department of agriculture and. This study adds observational detail to growth of cogon grass rhizomes and provides for a mechanism by which cogon grass is able to perforate other species of plants. This grass not only competes for food and water, it wins. Imperata cylindrica herb uses, benefits, cures, side.
Imperata cylindrica ufifas center for aquatic and invasive. In addition to the rhizome root system, cogongrass adapts to poor soil conditions, and its fires burn so hot that they eliminate nearly all native species. Imperata cylindrica ufifas center for aquatic and invasive plants. Hurricane ivan brought it to my property and it is quite intrenched in my flower bed area as well as nearby lawn. List of various diseases cured by imperata cylindrica. Japanese blood grass, cogon grass, ornamental grass. Download a recognition card pdf from invasive and nonnative plants you should know3. Cogon grass has invaded areas from highly xeric, upland sites to.
Field guide to the identification of cogongrass keywords. Characteristics of cogon grass rhizomes and its perforation. It can be found growing in almost all ecotypes from the dryest flatwoods to the margins of permanent bodies of water. It has become established in the southeastern united states within the last fifty years, with alabama, mississippi, and florida having extensive acreage of roadway and pasture infested with cogongrass. Imperata cylindrica red baron walters gardens, inc. Rhizomes are underground horizontal stems that can penetrate the soil for long distances beard, 1972. While other species may look similar, cogongrass has a unique combination of characteristics that make field identification possible. Cogon grass, imperata cylindrica, species of perennial grass in the family poaceae, native to temperate and tropical regions of the old world. How to grow an onion from an onion top 2019 duration. Cogongrass flowering on a highway rightofway in the mississippi delta.
It was introduced, accidently, into alabama in 1911 as seed in packing materials from japan. It is considered to be an invasive species in 73 countries and one of the top 10 worst weeds in the world, cogongrass affects pine productivity and survival, wildlife habitat, recreation, native plants, fire behavior, site management costs, and more. Cogongrass is an aggressive, rhizomatous, perennial grass that is distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical. Cogon grass was the subject of the study because of its potential as a source of pesticide. Cogon is a barangay in the city of tagbilaran, in the province of bohol, philippines. Listed as one of the worlds ten worst weeds, cogongrass is an invasive perennial grass. Cogon grass imperata cylindrica, an invasive, unwanted grass was used and evaluated for its applicability for the sorption of engine oil. Cogongrass is an aggressive, rhizomatous, perennial grass that is distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Cogongrass mississippi department of agriculture and commerce. This field guide describes and illustrates these characteristics and compares them to other grass species common found in similar habitats.
These factors can spell trouble for people and structures near large infestations. Cogongrass national invasive species information center usda. Step 5 add 4 cups of cogon grass pulp to 1 cup of paper bag pulp and mix them in a blender with enough water to amalgamate the two ingredients. Cogongrass university of florida, institute of food and. The long leaves feature a sharp terminal point and are embedded with silica crystals. How imperata cylindrica is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Southeast asia, philippines, china, and japan description. The second word, kugon, is a native spelling for the cogon grass. Cogongrass fires are hotter, faster and higher than native grass fires. Particularly, it pertains to the fire caused by something flammable. How does the tagalog phrase ningas cogon mean in english. It has also been introduced to latin america, the caribbean, and the southeastern united states. In florida alone, it has spread to more than a million acres. Native to southeast asia, cogongrass is an aggressive invasive plant that that has spread to all continents except antarctica macdonald 2004 and is considered among the worst.
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