Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Acroceras

Species:

Acroceras mandrarense

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical fire-adapted tropical grass that resprouts vigorously from crown after burning, common in fire-maintained savannas.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Tropical grass with warm-season germination requirements, optimal soil temperature 20-30°C.

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