Ophiuros ealtatus
Ophiuros exaltatus
Also known as: Ophiuros tongcalingii
- Native to:
- Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laccadive Is., Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Roxburgh, W.,National Plant Materials Center (U.S.),Kneucker, A. (Andreas), 1862-1946,United States. Agricultural Marketing Service. Livestock and Seed Division. Seed Branch,,United States. Science and Education Administration United States. Agricultural Research Administration United States. Agricultural Research Service,William Griffith,Busch, Mark United States. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service,,White, James C Rhodes, Donald G. (Donald Gene), 1933- Walker, H. L. (H. Lynn) United States. Science and Education Administration. Agricultural Research. Southern Region,Griffith
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Ophiuros
- Species:
- Ophiuros exaltatus
- USDA Symbol:
- OPEX
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny environments