Imperata — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Imperata recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Imperata conferta
Imperata conferta
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
The plant can spread freely by means of its rhizomes - even small parts of the rhizome when left in the ground can grow into a new plant. This the plant can be very difficult to eradicate, and is also spread easily to other sites by means of small sections of the root. It is considered an invasive weed in many areas.
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Imperata cylindrica
Imperata cylindrica
Family: Poaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics and subtropics, where it is found at elevations up to 2,000 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 25 - 35°c, but can tolerate 20 - 40°c. It is moderately cold-hardy, tolerating short periods with temperatures falling as low as -15°c when it is dormant, and so can be grown outdoors in milder regions of the temperate zone.
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