Autonyms (not in current use), synonyms and invalid designations:

(≡ homotypic synonym, = heterotypic synonym, - autonym, I invalid designation)

• Basionym: Cynodon convergens F. Muell.

Common names:

• annual couch  (Source: Aust Pl Common Names) - English
• common native couch  (Source: Aust Pl Common Names) - English
• Gulf stargrass  (Source: Aust Pl Common Names) - English
• Kimberley couch  (Source: Aust Pl Common Names) - English
• spider grass  (Source: Aust Pl Common Names) - English

Economic Importance:

• Vertebrate poisons: mammals;

Distributional Range:

Native

Australasia

• AUSTRALIA: Australia [New South Wales (n.-c. & e.-c.), Queensland, Western Australia (n.), Northern Territory (n. & c.)]

References:

1. Gardner, C. 1952. Flora of Western Australia.
2. Hnatiuk, R. J. 1990. Census of Australian vascular plants. Australian Flora and Fauna Series No. 11.
3. Integrated Botanical Information System (IBIS). Australian plant common name database (on-line resource).
4. Lazarides, M. & B. Hince. 1993. CSIRO Handbook of Economic Plants of Australia

Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2024. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN-Taxonomy).
National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland. URL: http://gringlobal.iita.org/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?id=7576. Accessed 3 July 2024.