Paspalum cromyorhizon
Paspalum cromyorhizon
- Native to:
- Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Paspalum
- Species:
- Paspalum cromyorhizon
- USDA Symbol:
- PACR16
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from rhizomes following fire; benefits from periodic burning in pine flatwoods and wet prairie ecosystems.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist