Department of Agronomy

Bangladesh Agricultural University

Mati Chaise

Common Name: Common Fringesedge
Scientific Name: Fimbristylis diphylla (Retz.) Vahl.
Family Name: Cyperaceae
Type: Sedge

Identification Notes

Fimbristylis diphylla Photo 1
Fimbristylis diphylla Photo 1
EPPO Code
FIMDI
Life Cycle
Annual
Morphology
Stem: Glabrous or hairy, tufted, with fibrous roots; Leaves: Linear or filiform, obtuse or acute, hairy at the base; Inflorescence: Umbel, bracts 3-5, spikelets ovoid-oblong, brown or reddish; Fruit: A nut.
Growing season
Rabi and Kharif
Germination period
April to September
Flowering period
June to November
Propagation
By Seed
Habitat
Found in aus rice, jute, transplant aman rice and rabi crops. Prefer dry to moist condition.
Weed potential
-
Control measure
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Recommended herbicide
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Distribution
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Medicinal properties
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References

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