Capillipedium spicigerum
Capillipedium spicigerum
- Native to:
- Australia | Caroline Is. | China | Lesser Sunda Is. | Nansei-shoto | New Caledonia | New Guinea | Philippines | Solomon Is. | Taiwan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Capillipedium
- Species:
- Capillipedium spicigerum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- tan, gold
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Tolerates periodic burning typical of tropical grasslands and savannas. Resprouts vigorously from crown after fire disturbance.