Gyrotheca tinctoria (J.F. Gmel.) Salisb., orth. var.

Scientific Name: Gyrotheca tinctoria (J.F. Gmel.) Salisb., orth. var.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Liliidae / Liliales / Haemodoraceae / Lachnanthes Elliott/ Gyrotheca tinctoria (J.F. Gmel.) Salisb., orth. var.

<i>Gyrotheca tinctoria</i> (J.F. Gmel.) Salisb., orth. var.
General Information
Usda SymbolGYTI
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsGYTI

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Gyrotheca tinctoria (J.F. Gmel.) Salisb., orth. var. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseMedium
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum200
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum7.4
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim10912
Planting Density per Acre, Minim3450
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)13


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationErect
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSummer
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGray-Green
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ColorBlue
Growth FormRhizomatous
Growth RateModerate
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanLong
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo


Reproduction

Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Gyrotheca tinctoria</i> (J.F. Gmel.) Salisb., orth. var.

<i>Gyrotheca tinctoria</i> (J.F. Gmel.) Salisb., orth. var.

<i>Gyrotheca tinctoria</i> (J.F. Gmel.) Salisb., orth. var.

<i>Gyrotheca tinctoria</i> (J.F. Gmel.) Salisb., orth. var.

<i>Gyrotheca tinctoria</i> (J.F. Gmel.) Salisb., orth. var.

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