Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Olyra

Species:

Olyra latifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in tropical forest understories