Cyrtococcum oyphyllum

Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum

Native to:
American Samoa, Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Caroline Is., China, Cook Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Niue, Palau, Philippines, Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Tonga, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is.

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Cyrtococcum
Species:
Cyrtococcum oxyphyllum
USDA Symbol:
CYOX3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
100 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers shaded forest floors