Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
platyphyllus
ID:
847917

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 6: 428 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847252



Common Names

  • Platyphyllus Bluestem
  • Platyphyllus Beardgrass
  • Platyphyllus Andropogon


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Description

Andropogon platyphyllus (also called hairy bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a warm-season grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 6 feet in height. It has a hairy stem and a light green to blue-green foliage. It is found in open woodlands, prairies, and meadows, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon platyphyllus is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropogon platyphyllus has small, greenish-white flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon platyphyllus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a warm-season grass and will go dormant in the winter. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt.

Where to Find Andropogon platyphyllus

Andropogon platyphyllus is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in wetland habitats, such as swamps and bogs.

Andropogon platyphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon platyphyllus?

Andropogon platyphyllus

What are the common names of Andropogon platyphyllus?

Big Bluestem, Turkeyfoot, Tall Bluestem

What is the growth habit of Andropogon platyphyllus?

It is a tall, perennial grass with a clumping growth habit.

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:12993-2: 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].