Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Astrebla

Species:

Astrebla elymoides

USDA Symbol:

ASEL15

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

livestock forage, kangaroos, wallabies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Recovers well from fire, resprouting from crown and rhizomes. Fire removes old growth and stimulates fresh growth in Mitchell grass communities.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, fertile, loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid and semi-arid regions