Elyonurus argenteus probably causes more selective grazing problems in South Africa than any other single species. Chromosome counts indicate a number of races within local material of this world?wide genus. E. argenteus occurs in 34 of the 70 main veld types of South Africa and is associated with sandy soils. As a species high in the succession, it is sensitive to high nitrogen. Its reaction to defoliation and its competitive ability depend largely on soil type, Information on the getmination and nutritive value of E. argenteus indicates that its population dynamics and contribution cannot be extrapolated from one region to another.
Journal articles from the Grassland Society of Southern Africa (GSSA) African Journal of Range and Forage Science as well as related articles and reports from throughout the southern African region.