Fire responses of Cenchrus ciliaris

Fire responses of Cenchrus ciliaris

from Tropical Savannas Fire Response Database by Mark Gardener and Matthew Marrinan

Species: Cenchrus ciliaris
Family: Poaceae

Fire response record: 1

Life Span: 11-over 20 years

Growth Form: Herb

First seeds: Up to 1 year

Adult fire response: Resprouter (<30% mortality when subject to 100% leaf scorch)

Resprouting type: Basal (lignotuber)

Stems and leaves: Evergreen

Source: Peter Latz 2004

Last updated: May 2004