Sprawling Signalgrass
Urochloa reptans
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, American Samoa, Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Cook Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Guam, Gulf States, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Marquesas, Marshall Is., Marshall Islands, Myanmar, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Northern Mariana Islands, Pakistan, Palau, Philippines, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Society Is., Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis-Futuna Is., Yemen
iNaturalist: © hhrewilding (iNaturalist #243267964)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Urochloa
- Species:
- Urochloa reptans
- USDA Symbol:
- URRE2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Commonly found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.