Phyla nodiflora (L.) Greene var. incisa (Small) Moldenke

Scientific Name: Phyla nodiflora (L.) Greene var. incisa (Small) Moldenke


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Lamiales / Verbenaceae / Phyla Lour./ Phyla nodiflora (L.) Greene var. incisa (Small) Moldenke

<i>Phyla nodiflora</i> (L.) Greene var. incisa (Small) Moldenke
General Information
Usda SymbolPHNOI
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsPHNOI

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Phyla nodiflora (L.) Greene var. incisa (Small) Moldenke.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseLow
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum110
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim3400
Precipitation, Maximum40
Precipitation, Minimum10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)6
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntermediate
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-18


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
Shape and OrientationProstrate
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSummer
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)0.2
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormStoloniferous
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Seed Spread RateRapid
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodIndeterminate
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Phyla nodiflora</i> (L.) Greene var. incisa (Small) Moldenke

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