Pitted Beardgrass
Bothriochloa pertusa
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, China, Comoros, Fiji, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Marianas, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, New Caledonia, Nicobar Is., Pakistan, Réunion, Rodrigues, Samoa, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tonga, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is.
Gihan Jayaweera
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Bothriochloa
- Species:
- Bothriochloa pertusa
- USDA Symbol:
- BOPE2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, bronze
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, grazing mammals
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from the base following fire. Adapted to fire-prone tropical grasslands and savannas.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Common in disturbed areas and grasslands
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions with adequate moisture. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI