Mauritian Grass
Apluda mutica
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Cocos (Keeling) Is., Federated States of Micronesia, 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:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- green, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
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