Sprawling Signalgrass
Urochloa reptans
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Cook Is., Fiji, Guam, Gulf States, India, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Marquesas, Marshall Is., Myanmar, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., 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
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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:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- As a warm-season grass, it can resprout from the base following fire.
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.