Thuththiri (තුත්තිරි) Chrysopogon aciculatus
Common name - Thuththiri
Botanical name - Chrysopogon aciculatus
Family - Poaceae
Life cycle - Perennial
Morphology
- The culms ascending to 45 cm.
- Leaves sheaths striate, sometimes purple-tinged, imbricate, sparsely pilose at throat and along margins; ligule densely ciliate ridge; blades uppermost nearly obsolete, margins scabrous and sparely serrate,
- Inflorescence a small panicle, 7.5-10 cm long, with numerous slender branches. Spikelets narrow. Awn bristly, short and fine.
- The branches at first ascend almost vertically, spread obliquely at flowering and then bend upward again at fruiting.
- Each branch has three spikelets at its tip, one sessile and two pedicelled.
- Fruit/seeds caryopsis oblong
Propagation
- With stout, tough rhizomes.
- Agricultural usage/ importance
- Erosion control, lawns, forage and medicines
Control method
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How do you get rid of thuththri from the lawn..
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