Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Apocopis

Species:

Apocopis courtallumensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like many montane grassland species of the Western Ghats, shows vigorous regrowth after periodic burning. Fire maintains open grassland habitat.