Scirpus nanus Spreng. var. anachaetus (Torr.) Britton

Scientific Name: Scirpus nanus Spreng. var. anachaetus (Torr.) Britton


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Cyperaceae / Eleocharis R. Br./ Scirpus nanus Spreng. var. anachaetus (Torr.) Britton

<i>Scirpus nanus</i> Spreng. var. anachaetus (Torr.) Britton
General Information
Usda SymbolSCNAA
GroupMonocot
Life CycleAnnualPerennial,
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsSCNAA

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Scirpus nanus Spreng. var. anachaetus (Torr.) Britton 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 ToleranceNone
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum80
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum18
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationErect
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSummer and Fall
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Growth FormStoloniferous
Growth RateModerate
Height, Mature (feet)1.2
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanModerate
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo


Reproduction

Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by TubersYes
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seedling VigorLow
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodMid Summer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Scirpus nanus</i> Spreng. var. anachaetus (Torr.) Britton

<i>Scirpus nanus</i> Spreng. var. anachaetus (Torr.) Britton

<i>Scirpus nanus</i> Spreng. var. anachaetus (Torr.) Britton

<i>Scirpus nanus</i> Spreng. var. anachaetus (Torr.) Britton

<i>Scirpus nanus</i> Spreng. var. anachaetus (Torr.) Britton

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