Sharp Cupgrass
Eremochloa ciliaris
- Native to:
- Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hainan, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, New Guinea, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Philippines. Bureau of Science Philippines. Bureau of Science Institute of Science and Technology (Philippines) Philippines. National Science Development Board,Vasey, George Alan, 1895-1945,Vasey, George
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Eremochloa
- Species:
- Eremochloa ciliaris
- USDA Symbol:
- ERLE20
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from stolons after fire; tolerates periodic burning typical of its native grassland habitats.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best in warm soil temperatures above 65°F. Light surface sowing recommended.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI