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: PoaceaeFire 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


