Leptochloa fascicularis (Lam.) A. Gray

Scientific Name: Leptochloa fascicularis (Lam.) A. Gray


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Leptochloa P. Beauv./ Leptochloa fascicularis (Lam.) A. Gray

<i>Leptochloa fascicularis</i> (Lam.) A. Gray
General Information
Usda SymbolLEFA
GroupMonocot
Life CycleAnnual
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsLEFA

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Leptochloa fascicularis (Lam.) A. Gray.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseHigh
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum100
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim10912
Planting Density per Acre, Minim3450
Precipitation, Maximum65
Precipitation, Minimum15
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)4
Salinity ToleranceHigh
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-43


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
Shape and OrientationErect
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorYellow
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.3
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureFine


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound538000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Leptochloa fascicularis</i> (Lam.) A. Gray

<i>Leptochloa fascicularis</i> (Lam.) A. Gray

<i>Leptochloa fascicularis</i> (Lam.) A. Gray

<i>Leptochloa fascicularis</i> (Lam.) A. Gray

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