Cynodon arcuatus
Cynodon radiatus
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Borneo, China, Hainan, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, South China Sea, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Cynodon
- Species:
- Cynodon radiatus
- USDA Symbol:
- CYAR15
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from stolons and rhizomes after fire; common in fire-maintained grasslands.
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:
- native to open grasslands and savannas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily in warm conditions. Seeds require light and warm soil temperatures (20-35°C) for optimal germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI