Aristida megapotamica
Aristida megapotamica
- Native to:
- Argentina | Belize | Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | El Salvador | Honduras | Paraguay | Peru | Uruguay
GBIF: G.B. Assis; N.A.L. Pilon, G. Durigan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Aristida
- Species:
- Aristida megapotamica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Typical C4 warm-season grass showing vigorous regrowth from crown and tillers after fire or grazing disturbance.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily with warm temperatures and adequate moisture. Light promotes germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI