Mauritian Grass
Apluda mutica
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Cocos (Keeling) Is., Guam, Hainan, India, Iraq, Jawa, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Laccadive Is., Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maldives, Maluku, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Philippines, Réunion, Socotra, Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Tadzhikistan, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam
J.M.Garg
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Apluda
- Species:
- Apluda mutica
- USDA Symbol:
- APMU2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in grasslands and open forests