Viper Grass
Dinebra retroflexa
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Andaman Is., Angola, Bangladesh, Botswana, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Caprivi Strip, Chad, Congo, Djibouti, DR Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, India, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Nicobar Is., Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sinai, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
葉子 (www.inaturalist.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Dinebra
- Species:
- Dinebra retroflexa
- USDA Symbol:
- DIRE7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Common in disturbed areas and roadsides
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Warm-season annual grass; germinates readily with warm temperatures and adequate moisture.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI