Eragrostis viscosa
Eragrostis viscosa
Also known as: Japanese Lovegrass
- Native to:
- Angola, Bangladesh, Botswana, Cameroon, Chad, DR Congo, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Lesotho, Lesser Sunda Is., Malawi, Malaya, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Philippines, Socotra, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Eragrostis
- Species:
- Eragrostis viscosa
- USDA Symbol:
- ERVI23
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- 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 warm-season grass, likely resprouts from base following fire typical of grassland species.
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 or semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Warm-season grass; germinates readily with warmth and moisture. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI