Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Danthoniopsis

Species:

Danthoniopsis dinteri

USDA Symbol:

DADI5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

grazing mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

African savanna grass that resprouts from base after fire; adapted to periodic burning in grassland ecosystems.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate