Megathyrsus
maximus var. coloratus
(C.T.White) B.K.Simon & S.W.L.Jacobs
WEED
This introduced groundcover
is commonly known as
purple-topped Guinea grass.
Megathyrsus maximus var. coloratus
is described as a "monocot"
in the
Poaceae
family.
In the Queensland Nature Conservation Act it is not classified as it is not native to Queensland.
Under the Federal Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act it is not classified.
See other varieties.
It has been recorded in the Wide Bay district in the Queensland Herbarium Census and is
listed as occurring in the Fraser Coast region in the Atlas of Living Australia.
Reported at 7 Fraser Coast localities: Dundowran Beach, Granville, Yengarie, Maryborough, Mount Urah, Point Vernon, St Mary.
Fraser Coast distribution based on field reports.
AVH
