In Malesia only one species of Zoysia occurs: Z. matrella (L.) Merr., of which there are 2 varieties: var. matrella and var. pacifica Goudswaard, var. nov. The latter variety is generally cultivated under the name Z. matrella var. tenuifolia, or Z. tenuifolia. which is a heterotypic synonym of Z. matrella s.s.