Weed controller
Jaragua grass competes strongly with weeds and can smother them (FAO, 2011).
Invasive species with an impact on biodiversity
The creation of a jaragua pasture may alter soil water balance in the tropical, subtropical and warm temperate areas of the Americas. When jaragua grass escapes from cultivated pastures, it is very competitive and can be a threat to the biological diversity in disturbed areas. In Australia, jaragua grass, like molasses grass and para grass, is considered to be an invader (Williams et al., 2000).