Cenchrus nubicus
Cenchrus nubicus
- Native to:
- Eritrea | Ethiopia | Saudi Arabia | South Sudan | Sudan-South Sudan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Cenchrus
- Species:
- Cenchrus nubicus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, grazing mammals
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from crown and roots after fire or cutting; common in fire-prone African savannas.
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily with adequate moisture and warmth; no special treatment required.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch