Caulinia minor (All.) Coss. & Germ.

Scientific Name: Caulinia minor (All.) Coss. & Germ.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Alismatidae / Najadales / Najadaceae / Najas L./ Caulinia minor (All.) Coss. & Germ.

<i>Caulinia minor</i> (All.) Coss. & Germ.
General Information
Usda SymbolCAMI28
GroupMonocot
Life CycleAnnual
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsCAMI28

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)47
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum7.2
pH, Minimum6.3
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1200
Planting Density per Acre, Minim700
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ColorGreen
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormColonizing
Growth RateRapid
Height, Mature (feet)2.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Summer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Caulinia minor</i> (All.) Coss. & Germ.

<i>Caulinia minor</i> (All.) Coss. & Germ.

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