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Browntop Signalgrass (Urochloa fusca)

Browntop Signalgrass (Urochloa fusca) is a vigorous grass, often found in disturbed areas and pastures, growing erect to spreading.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, fertile loams.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-30 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Water

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, fertile loams.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-30 °C.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures but growth slows.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilization.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Grass

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.3-1.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear to lanceolate

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Brachiaria fasciculata (Sw.) Parodi
Panicum carthaginense Sw.
Panicum chartaginense Sw.
Panicum fasciculatum Sw.
Panicum flavescens Sw.
Panicum fuscorubens Lam.
Panicum fuscum Sw.
Panicum illinoniense Desv.
Panicum reticulatum Torr.
Panicum spithamaeum Willd. ex Nees
Panicum thouarsianum Nees ex Steud.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyPoaceae
  • genusUrochloa
  • speciesUrochloa fusca
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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