Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Paspalum

Species:

Paspalum haumanii

USDA Symbol:

PAHA13

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,dec

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a warm-season grass, likely resprouts from base after fire, typical of Paspalum genus.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained alluvial soil

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to floodplains and riverbanks