Elephant Panicgrass

Louisiella elephantipes

Native to:
Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Venezuela

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Louisiella
Species:
Louisiella elephantipes
USDA Symbol:
PAEL

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual | Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
200 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Soil Requirements

Notes:
Limited information available on native soil requirements.