Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Dichanthium

Species:

Dichanthium sericeum subsp. sericeum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

120 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,dec

Native Range

Australia, Cambodia, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., New Caledonia, New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Is., Vietnam

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, grazing animals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from basal buds after fire; common in fire-prone tropical and subtropical grasslands.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy to loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers open grasslands and savannas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with adequate moisture and warm temperatures. Light may enhance germination.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI