*Zoysia matrella (Linnaeus) Merrill. Common name: Zoysia, Manila Temple-grass. Phenology: Apr-Dec. Habitat: Used as a lawngrass, persisting or spreading. Distribution: Native of the Philippines.
Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia
Synonymy ⓘ: = FlGr, FNA25, HC, K4, WH3; = n/a — C, Pa, RAB; = Zoysia matrella (L.) Merr. var. matrella — Meso6; > Zoysia tenuifolia Willd. ex Trin. — Bah; Agrostis matrella Linnaeus. Basionym: Agrostis matrella L. 1771
Links to other floras: = Zoysia matrella - FNA25
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: UPL
- Great Plains: FACU
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