Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Anadelphia

Species:

Anadelphia trepidaria

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Common in fire-maintained African savannas and grasslands. Exhibits typical tropical grass response with vigorous regrowth from rhizomes and crown after burning.