Urochloa panicoides

(Urochloa Grass, Liverseed)

FAMILY

Poaceae

Species

Urochloa panicoides

Common name(s)

Urochloa Grass, Liverseed

Flower colour; life form

Grass, annual, tufted to 1 m tall.

Distinguishing features

Mid culm nodes pubescent, ligule a fringe of hairs + a membrane. Leaf blade 2-25 cm long, 3-18 mm wide. Inflorescence a panicle of 2-7 racemes, spikelets solitary or in pairs.

Scan of Urochloa panicoides