Weeping lovegrass is a grass species native to the southern regions of the African continent, thriving across a variety of habitats in this area. Its range extends to other continents as an introduced species, where it has been cultivated and now grows in regions including the Americas, parts of Europe, Asia, and Oceania. In its introduced range, it has adapted to local ecosystems and is often found in temperate and subtropical zones.

Weeping lovegrass is useful for erosion control, mine reclamation, and as forage. It can spread across plains, and is considered invasive in parts of the US, Australia and Japan.

Weeping lovegrass can be controlled mechanically. Till the plant into the soil, preferably before it produces seeds. Don't disturb the soil after tilling. Cover the area with mulch so that any possible seed remnants don't get sun exposure. Mow the area repeatedly when the weather is cooler, during autumn. Using grazing animals can also be effective for weeping lovegrass control. Maintaining natural plant communities is another natural way of dealing with this plant, as weeping lovegrass won't display invasive behavior in habitats with healthy levels of biodiversity. Removing weeping lovegrass can have a negative effect in environments where it is used to prevent soil erosion (e.g. Arizona), so its management in these areas should be focused on decreasing the abundance of seeds by cutting the plants before they produce fruits, and increasing the number of native plants.