Axonopus compressus

Savannah grass, flat joint grass, tropical carpet grass

Shallow-rooted perennial with stems up to 80 cm high and with broader and shorter leaves than A. affinis. A pasture grass in wet areas. Withstands poor conditions and is dormant in the dry season. Survives seasonal flooding, but is susceptible to insects. May be heavily grazed, although it is outyielded by some other grasses, especially on better soils.