| Cogongrass | |
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| Imperata cylindrica in Susami, Wakayama, Japan with mature seed heads | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Panicoideae |
| Genus: | Imperata |
| Species: | I. cylindrica
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| Binomial name | |
| Imperata cylindrica | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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List
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Imperata cylindrica (commonly known as cogongrass /koʊˈɡoʊn/ or kunai grass /ˈkuːnaɪ/[1][3]) is a species of perennial rhizomatous grass native to tropical and subtropical Asia, Micronesia, Melanesia, Australia, Africa, and Southern Europe. It has also been introduced to Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Southeastern United States. It is a highly flammable pyrophyte, and can spread rapidly by colonizing disturbed areas and encouraging more frequent wildfires.[4]
- ^ a b "Imperata cylindrica". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2016-04-03.
- ^ "Imperata cylindrica (L.) Raeusch". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "Imperata cylindrica (cogongrass)". Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI). Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ^ Pillion, Dennis (13 August 2017). "This 'vicious' invasive plant burns hot enough to kill trees and stabs them with its roots". Alabama Local. Retrieved 3 July 2019.