Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Ichnanthus

Species:

Ichnanthus tenuis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, fertile soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded forest understories