Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Axonopus

Species:

Axonopus polystachyus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, gamebirds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical warm-season grass response to fire with vigorous regrowth from rhizomes and crown. Common in frequently burned tropical savannas.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Warm-season grass that germinates readily at soil temperatures above 20°C. Light exposure may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI