Chapra

Local name: বিন্যাচালা, চাপড়া, গৈচা, মেলাঙ্গাকুড়ি, মেলানকুড়ি

English name: Indian goosegrass, Yard-grass, Goose grass

Scientific name: Eleusine indica

Family: Poaceae

Habit

Annual grass, herb. Profuse tillering habit.

Habitat

Dry to moist soils.

Growing season

Kharif and Rabi but they are found all over the year. Short life cycle; can complete several cycles in a year.

Associated crops

Aus rice, jute, sugarcane, maize and winter vegetables.

Propagating organ

Propagates by seeds; prolific seed producer. Seeds can germinate throughout the year if moisture supply is adequate.

Leaf

Narrow, linear and pointed tip.

Stem

Erect, much dense.

Inflorescence

Spike like.

Root

Fibrous, extensive root system.

Control measures

Can be controlled by hand pulling, ploughing and by using selective herbicide.