Stipagrostis obtusa
Stipagrostis obtusa
- Native to:
- Algeria, Botswana, Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gulf States, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Namibia, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, South Africa, Tunisia, Western Sahara, Yemen
Blondeau, Alexandre; Fourier, Jean Baptiste Joseph; France.; France.; France.; Institut d'Egypte (1798-1801); Jacotin, Pierre; Jollois, Jean Baptiste Prosper; Jomard, Edme-François; Monge, Gaspard; Napoleon; Tresca, Salvadore; Villoteau, Guillaume André,Heering, W. (Wilhelm), 1876-1916; Grimme, C. (Clemens),Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,JonRichfield,JonRichfield,JonRichfield,Mm E Cosson Durieu De Maisonneuve,Anderson, Thomas, 1832-1870
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Stipagrostis
- Species:
- Stipagrostis obtusa
- USDA Symbol:
- STOB4
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from base after fire; adapted to arid fire regimes.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- adapted to arid desert conditions