Heteropogon contortus (Black speargrass)
Adaptation | Adapted to semi-arid and sub-humid tropics and subtropics. Extends from north western Australia, across the Northern Territory and into central western Queensland. Grows on a wide variety of soil types, from sandy loams to clay loam. |
Seasonal growth patterns | Warm season |
Flowering time | Summer |
Comments | |
Growth habit | Erect |
Harvesting options | Trough harvester |
Expected germination | 50-90% |
Sowing techniques / sowing depth | |
Optimal germination temperature (°C) | 25–30 |
Harvesting / sowing comments | Seed difficult to handle as they tend to be sharp and cling together. |