Status:
valid
Authors:
Clayton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 1 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000846138
Common Names
- Andropogon aridus
- Aridus andropogon
- Aridus aristidoides
Description
Andropogon aridus (also called desert bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States. It has a clumping growth habit and is light green in color. It is found in dry areas, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Andropogon aridus has been used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a source of fuel and construction material.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andropogon aridus has a flower with a long, slender spike that is usually white or cream-colored. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andropogon aridus is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It is a clump-forming grass that grows up to 4 feet tall and produces arching, blue-green foliage. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Andropogon aridus
Andropogon aridus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Andropogon aridus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andropogon aridus?
Andropogon aridus
What is the common name of Andropogon aridus?
Arid Beardgrass
What is the family of Andropogon aridus?
Poaceae
Species in the Andropogon genus
Andropogon abyssinicus,
Andropogon aequatoriensis,
Andropogon africanus,
Andropogon alopecurus,
Andropogon amethystinus,
Andropogon angustatus,
Andropogon appendiculatus,
Andropogon arctatus,
Andropogon arenarius,
Andropogon aridus,
Andropogon auriculatus,
Andropogon barretoi,
Andropogon bentii,
Andropogon bicornis,
Andropogon bourgaei,
Andropogon brachystachyus,
Andropogon brasiliensis,
Andropogon brazzae,
Andropogon burmanicus,
Andropogon campestris,
Andropogon canaliculatus,
Andropogon capillipes,
Andropogon carinatus,
Andropogon chevalieri,
Andropogon chinensis,
Andropogon chrysostachyus,
Andropogon cordatus,
Andropogon crassus,
Andropogon crossotos,
Andropogon crucianus,
Andropogon curvifolius,
Andropogon distachyos,
Andropogon diuturnus,
Andropogon durifolius,
Andropogon eucomus,
Andropogon exaratus,
Andropogon festuciformis,
Andropogon floridanus,
Andropogon gabonensis,
Andropogon gayanus,
Andropogon gerardii,
Andropogon glaucescens,
Andropogon glaucophyllus,
Andropogon glaziovii,
Andropogon glomeratus,
Andropogon greenwayi,
Andropogon gyrans,
Andropogon hallii,
Andropogon heterantherus,
Andropogon hypogynus,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387503-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].