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The tropical grass species Cenchrus clandestinus (previously Pennisetum clandestinum) is known by several common names, most often Kikuyu grass. It is native to the highland regions of East Africa that is home to the Kikuyu people. Because of its rapid growth and aggressive nature, it is categorised as a noxious weed in some regions.
Kikuyu grass was imported in the 1940s and became pervasive. [1] Restoration was initiated in 1997 by fencing a 10-acre area of Ulupalakua Ranch, using U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funds. It was led by retired United States Geological Survey biologist Art Medeiros. [2]
Many Pennisetum grasses are noxious weeds, including feathertop grass (P. villosum) and kikuyu grass (P. clandestinum), which is also a popular and hardy turf grass in some parts of the world. The herbage and seeds of these grasses are food for herbivores , such as the chestnut-breasted mannikin ( Lonchura castaneothorax ), the caterpillar of ...
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The main problem species on the Five Islands are kikuyu grass and coastal morning glory. [192] The weeding work has resulted in increasing numbers of little penguin burrows in the areas weeded and the return of the white-faced storm petrel to the island after a 56-year breeding absence.
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The region stretches nearly 55 kilometres (34 mi) from the lower Ngong hills area ("Kibiku") to the Mutarakwa Mai Mahiu road, and falls under the Kikuyu/Kabete and Limuru constituencies. The area adjacent to Maasai plain is quite scenic with undulating hills and valleys. It is a famous rock climbing venue. [1]
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