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Gamba grass

Andropogon gayanus

Tall perennial tussock grass used for grazing and hay production in savanna regions.

Family

Poaceae

Temperature

22-28°C (absolute 16-32°C)

Rainfall

750-1400mm (absolute 400-3000mm)

Altitude

2000m

Soil pH

4.5-6.5 (absolute 4-7.5)

Soil types

Low-fertility sandy soils