Cenchrus nubicus

Cenchrus nubicus

Native to:
Eritrea | Ethiopia | Saudi Arabia | South Sudan | Sudan-South Sudan

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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