Axonopus compressus (Sw.) P.Beauv.
| Etymology | Genus | From Greek axon=axis and pous=foot |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Compressed | |
| Family | Poaceae | |
| Synonyms | Milium compressum Sw. | |
| Common Names | Cow Grass | |
| Status | Exotic: Naturalised | |
| Form | Herb | |
| Native Distribution | Tropical & Subtropical America | |
Diagnostics
The de facto ground cover for public lawns in Singapore due to its tolerance to cutting, varying sunlight, soil conditions and trampling. The leaves are often wrinkled or wavy, and hairy along their margins. The inflorescence usually carry 2 or 3 (rarely 4) spikes, which branches sub-digigitately.
Cow grass used as lawn cover.
Leaves.
Closeup, showing the white hairs at the margins.
Creeping stalk.
White tuft of hairs at the base of the leaf sheaths.
Infloresence.
Siyang ·
2025-11-05 / Modified: 2025-12-31