Goosegrass
Acrachne racemosa
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Angola, Australia, Bangladesh, Botswana, Cape Verde, Chad, China, DR Congo, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Hainan, India, Kenya, Lesser Sunda Is., Malawi, Malaya, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Socotra, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Acrachne
- Species:
- Acrachne racemosa
- USDA Symbol:
- ACRA6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Commonly found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.