Vilfa tricholepis Torr.

Scientific Name: Vilfa tricholepis Torr.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Blepharoneuron Nash/ Vilfa tricholepis Torr.

<i>Vilfa tricholepis</i> Torr.
General Information
Usda SymbolVITR12
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsVITR12

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-23
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum145
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum6.0
Precipitation, Maximum18
Precipitation, Minimum6
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
Shape and OrientationErect
Resprout AbilityNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatLow
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormBunch
Growth RateModerate
Height, Mature (feet)3.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Seed per Pound1100000
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seedling VigorLow
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityContracting Only
Bloom PeriodMid Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

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

<i>Vilfa tricholepis</i> Torr.

<i>Vilfa tricholepis</i> Torr.

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