Cymbopogon pospischilii
Cymbopogon pospischilii
- Native to:
- Botswana | China | Eritrea | Eswatini | Ethiopia | India | Kenya | Lesotho | Mozambique | Namibia | Nepal | Oman | Pakistan | Somalia | South Africa | Tanzania | Uganda | Yemen | Zimbabwe
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Cymbopogon
- Species:
- Cymbopogon pospischilii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Common in fire-prone savannas and grasslands; resprouts vigorously from crown after burning.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Requires warm temperatures (20-25°C) and light for optimal germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI