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
iNaturalist: © sonukumar055 (iNaturalist #311835053)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Acrachne
- Species:
- Acrachne racemosa
- USDA Symbol:
- ACRA6
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Tolerates fire and grazing. Common in disturbed areas and can resprout from crown after burning.
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.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily with warmth and moisture. No special requirements needed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI