Castellia tuberculosa
Castellia tuberculosa
- Native to:
- Algeria, Canary Is., Djibouti, Eritrea, Greece, Gulf States, India, Iran, Kriti, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Somalia, Spain, Sudan-South Sudan, Tunisia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Castellia
- Species:
- Castellia tuberculosa
- USDA Symbol:
- CATU16
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers open areas