Nealley's Sprangletop
Dinebra nealleyi
- Native to:
- Mexico, Puerto Rico, United States
iNaturalist: © matushkaelizabethperdomo (iNaturalist #27340927)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Dinebra
- Species:
- Dinebra nealleyi
- USDA Symbol:
- LENE2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Small Mocis Moth (Mocis latipes), White-marked Tussock Moth (Orgyia leucostigma)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- adapted to arid and semi-arid regions