Piptatherum micranthum (Trin. & Rupr.) Barkworth

Scientific Name: Piptatherum micranthum (Trin. & Rupr.) Barkworth


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Piptatheropsis Romasch.,/ Piptatherum micranthum (Trin. & Rupr.) Barkworth

<i>Piptatherum micranthum</i> (Trin. & Rupr.) Barkworth
General Information
Usda SymbolPIMI7
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsPIMI7

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Piptatherum micranthum (Trin. & Rupr.) Barkworth is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum80
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.9
Precipitation, Maximum28
Precipitation, Minimum10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage TextureCoarse
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)2.5
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormBunch
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound385000
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
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 Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Piptatherum micranthum</i> (Trin. & Rupr.) Barkworth

<i>Piptatherum micranthum</i> (Trin. & Rupr.) Barkworth

<i>Piptatherum micranthum</i> (Trin. & Rupr.) Barkworth

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