Wildcane

Scientific Name: Gynerium sagittatum (Aubl.) P. Beauv.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Gynerium Willd. ex P. Bea/ Gynerium sagittatum (Aubl.) P. Beauv.

Wildcane
General Information
Usda SymbolGYSA
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsGYSA

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim20000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim5120
Precipitation, Maximum134
Precipitation, Minimum43
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateModerate
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring
BloatNone
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage TextureFine
Low Growing GrassYes
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)23.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Small GrainYes
Seedling VigorHigh
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Seed per Pound1666
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by SeedYes


Suitability/Use

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

Wildcane

Wildcane

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