Pitted Beardgrass
Bothriochloa pertusa
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, American Samoa, Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, China, Comoros, Fiji, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Marianas, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nepal, New Caledonia, Nicobar Is., Northern Mariana Islands, 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:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from basal crowns after fire; fire can promote seed germination and reduce competition.
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