Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Axonopus

Species:

Axonopus schultesii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, ground-nesting birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from stolons and rhizomes after fire, typical of tropical savanna grasses adapted to periodic burning.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Warm temperatures and consistent moisture promote germination. Seeds require light exposure.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI