Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Tripidium

Species:

Tripidium bengalense

USDA Symbol:

SABE8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

400 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from rhizomes after fire; historically maintained by periodic burning in native grassland habitats.

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions with adequate moisture. Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI