Wool Grass
Anthephora pubescens
- Native to:
- Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan-South Sudan, Tunisia, Uganda, Yemen, Zimbabwe
James Schnable
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Anthephora
- Species:
- Anthephora pubescens
- USDA Symbol:
- ANPU15
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts after fire; used in fire-prone savanna ecosystems.
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:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions