Aristida setacea
Aristida setacea
- Native to:
- Andaman Is. | Bangladesh | Cambodia | India | Madagascar | Mauritius | Myanmar | Nicobar Is. | Réunion | Rodrigues | Seychelles | Sri Lanka | Thailand
iNaturalist: © augustinsoulard (iNaturalist #165465880)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Aristida
- Species:
- Aristida setacea
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 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:
- Vigorous resprout from crown after fire, typical of wiregrass community species. Benefits from periodic burning in pine savanna ecosystems.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 10–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions with light exposure. Surface sow or barely cover seeds.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI