Longstalk Umbrellagrass
Enteropogon dolichostachyus
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Federated States of Micronesia, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Yemen
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Enteropogon
- Species:
- Enteropogon dolichostachyus
- USDA Symbol:
- ENDO
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- green, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
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:
- commonly found in arid and semi-arid regions