Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Anisostachya

Species:

Anisostachya paucinervis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

green, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fall Color:

tan, brown

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Tolerates periodic fire typical of African savanna ecosystems, resprouts from base after burning.