Pennisetum schimperi

Cenchrus sphacelatus

Native to:
Comoros, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Réunion, South Africa, Tanzania

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Cenchrus
Species:
Cenchrus sphacelatus
USDA Symbol:
PESC14

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
90 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
As a warm-season grass, it typically resprouts from the base following fire and may benefit from periodic burning to 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:
commonly found in arid and semi-arid regions