Dimeria ornithopoda
Dimeria ornithopoda
- Native to:
- Australia, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, India, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Marianas, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Oman, Palau, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Dimeria
- Species:
- Dimeria ornithopoda
- USDA Symbol:
- DIOR5
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- As a tropical/subtropical grass, it can resprout from the base after fire disturbance.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats