Barundi Dropseed
Sporobolus piliferus
- Native to:
- Angola, Brazil, Burkina, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Honduras, India, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaya, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Panamá, Philippines, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Forest and Kim Starr (www.flickr.com)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Sporobolus
- Species:
- Sporobolus piliferus
- USDA Symbol:
- SPPI2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats