Lasiurus scindicus

Lasiurus scindicus

Native to:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Chad, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf States, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Somalia, Sudan-South Sudan, Western Sahara, Yemen

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Lasiurus
Species:
Lasiurus scindicus
USDA Symbol:
LASC8

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
100 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
livestock forage, small mammals
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from basal tillers after fire; common in fire-prone desert grasslands of the Thar region.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
pH:
7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid and semi-arid regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily with moisture in warm conditions; adapted to arid desert environments.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI