Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Axonopus

Species:

Axonopus rupestris

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Ground Cover:

Yes

Lawn Substitute:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

grazing animals, small birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to periodic fires in Brazilian campo rupestre ecosystems, resprouts vigorously from rhizomes after burning.