Caribgrass
Scientific Name: Eriochloa polystachya Kunth
Synonyms: Eriochloa subglabra (Nash) Hitchc.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Eriochloa Kunth/ Eriochloa polystachya Kunth
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | ERPO3 |
| Group | Monocot |
| Life Cycle | AnnualPerennial, |
| Growth Habits | Graminoid |
| Native Locations | ERPO3 |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Caribgrass is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | No |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
| Fertility Requirement | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 311 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| pH, Maximum | 6.5 |
| pH, Minimum | 5.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 20000 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 5120 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 100 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 48 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 12 |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| After Harvest Regrowth Rate | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Active Growth Period | Spring and Summer |
| Bloat | None |
| C:N Ratio | Low |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
| Foliage Texture | Coarse |
| Low Growing Grass | Yes |
| Lifespan | Short |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 3.0 |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Growth Form | Stoloniferous |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
Reproduction
| Small Grain | Yes |
|---|---|
| Seedling Vigor | High |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | Yes |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Bloom Period | Summer |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | Yes |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Medium |
| Palatable Browse Animal | Medium |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | Yes |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
