Sarothra gentianoides L.
Scientific Name: Sarothra gentianoides L.
Synonyms: Sarothra gentianoides L.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Theales / Clusiaceae / Guttiferae / Hypericum L./ Sarothra gentianoides L.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | SAGE6 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herb |
| Native Locations | SAGE6 |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Sarothra gentianoides L..
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Moisture Use | Low |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | None |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
| Fertility Requirement | Low |
| Fire Tolerance | None |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 100 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| pH, Maximum | 7.0 |
| pH, Minimum | 4.6 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 7000 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 4800 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 55 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 30 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 6 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 47 |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
| Toxicity | None |
| Active Growth Period | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| C:N Ratio | Medium |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Black |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 2.0 |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Growth Form | Single Crown |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Texture | Fine |
Reproduction
| Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
|---|---|
| Small Grain | No |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Summer |
| Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | Yes |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | No |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | High |
| Commercial Availability | No Known Source |
| Bloom Period | Late Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
