Imperata conferta
Imperata conferta
- Native to:
- American Samoa, Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Marianas, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Is., Thailand, Tonga, Vanuatu, Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Imperata
- Species:
- Imperata conferta
- USDA Symbol:
- IMCO2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Can resprout after fire; fire may promote spread in invaded areas.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal areas, tolerates saline conditions