Danthoniopsis pruinosa
Danthoniopsis pruinosa
- Native to:
- South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Danthoniopsis
- Species:
- Danthoniopsis pruinosa
- USDA Symbol:
- DAPR4
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- African savanna grass adapted to periodic fire; resprouts from basal crown after burning.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions