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Zoysia matrella (L.) Merr.
| Family Name: | Poaceae (Gramineae) |
| Synonyms: | Zoysia tenuifolia Thiele |
| Common Name: | No Mow Grass, Mascarene Grass, Korean Velvet Grass |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Grass or Grass-like Plant, Creeper |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Indochina, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia |
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| Native Habitat | Shoreline (Sandy Beach) |
Landscaping Features
| Landscape Uses | Coastal, Beachfront / Shoreline |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 2.0 (Turfgrass) |
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Others
| Master ID | 1283 |
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| Species ID | 2576 |
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