Heteranthelium piliferum
Heteranthelium piliferum
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Lebanon-Syria, Pakistan, Palestine, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Johann Georg Sturm (Painter: Jacob Sturm (en.wikipedia.org) ),M Elly Durieu De Maisonneuve,National Plant Materials Center (U.S.),various authors (en.wikipedia.org),Cummins, George B. (George Baker), 1904-2007 United States. Plant Disease Epidemics and Identification Section,Terrell, Edward E,Kneucker, A. (Andreas), 1862-1946
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Heteranthelium
- Species:
- Heteranthelium piliferum
- USDA Symbol:
- HEPI9
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions