Dichanthium caricosum
Dichanthium caricosum
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
A. E. Wright,Carl Bernhard von Trinius (en.wikipedia.org),Bombay Natural History Society,United States. Agricultural Research Service. Southern Region
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Dichanthium
- Species:
- Dichanthium caricosum
- USDA Symbol:
- DICA35
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy loam soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open grasslands and savannas