Dimeria chloridiformis
Dimeria chloridiformis
Also known as: Dimeria ciliata
- Native to:
- Australia, Bangladesh, Caroline Is., Guam, India, Malaya, Marianas, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Santa Cruz Is., Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Dimeria
- Species:
- Dimeria chloridiformis
- USDA Symbol:
- DICH14
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- As a tropical grass, likely resprouts from base after fire disturbance typical of grassland habitats.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate