Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Tripidium

Species:

Tripidium bengalense

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained alluvial soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in riverbanks and floodplains