Zoysia

Zoysia (; , -, -, -) is a genus of creeping grasses widespread across much of Asia and Australia, as well as various islands in the Pacific. These species, commonly called zoysia or zoysiagrass, are found in coastal areas or grasslands. It is a popular choice for fairways and teeing areas at golf courses. The genus is named after the Slovenian botanist Karl von Zois (1756–1799).

==Species== Sources: Zoysia × forbesiana Traub - Japan - (Z. japonica × Z. matrella) Zoysia × hondana Ohwi - Japan - (Z. japonica × Z. macrostachya) Zoysia japonica Steud. - zenith zoysia, Korean lawngrass - Japan (incl Bonin Is), Korea, China, Primorye; naturalized in India, North America, etc. Zoysia macrantha Desv. - Australia Zoysia macrostachya Franch. & Sav. - Japan, Korea, eastern China, Ryukyu Is Zoysia matrella (L.) Merr. - Southeast Asia, Japan, China, Indian subcontinent, New Guinea, Queensland, Micronesia; naturalized in parts of Africa, North and South America, and assorted oceanic islands Zoysia minima (Colenso) Zotov - New Zealand Zoysia pauciflora Mez - North Island of New Zealand Zoysia seslerioides (Balansa) Clayton & F.R.Richardson - Vietnam Zoysia sinica Hance Japan, Korea, eastern China, Ryukyu Is Zoysia tenuifolia Thiele - mascarene grass, Korean velvet grass