Name
Family Name | |
Genus Epithet | |
Species Epithet | |
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Common Names | |
Comments |
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
Plant Growth Form | Grass & Grass-like Plant |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Maximum Height | 4.2 m |
Biogeography
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Mediterranean |
Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Spontaneous (Casual)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Tall, erect grass up to 4.2 m tall. |
Foliage | Soft, grey-green leaves are arranged in 2 files along the stem. They are linear with entire leaf margin. |
Flowers | The inflorescence is about 30 cm long. They are pinkish at first, but turn silver as they dry. |
Cultivation | It can grow in a wide variety of soils including infertile soils. |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Propagation Method Remarks | Division of large specimens is difficult due to their massive size. The rhizome can be cut into pieces and rooted. |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Remarks | Grey-Green |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
Fruit Type 1 | Indehiscent Dry Fruit |
Fruit Type 2 | Caryopsis / Grain |
Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Few (1-5) |
Image Repository
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Others
Master ID | 29268 |
Species ID | 3577 |
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