Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Echinochloa

Species:

Echinochloa oplismenoides

USDA Symbol:

ECOP

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, fertile, well-drained soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers habitats like wetlands or riverbanks

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm, moist conditions. Flooding tolerance aids establishment in wetland settings.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI