Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tsaratananensis
ID:
848375

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 72: 591 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847710



Common Names

  • Tsaratanan Bluestem
  • Tsaratanan Bluestem Grass
  • Tsaratanan Bluestem Prairie Grass


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Description

Andropogon tsaratananensis (also called Tsaratana Bluestem, Tsaratana Big Bluestem, and Tsaratana Giant Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has a bluish-green foliage. It is found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands, and is often used for forage and erosion control.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon tsaratananensis is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and is also used as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropogon tsaratananensis has small, purplish-brown flowers that form in clusters at the top of the stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped, and the seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon tsaratananensis is a perennial grass native to Madagascar. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division and can be planted in spring or fall. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Andropogon tsaratananensis

Andropogon tsaratananensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Andropogon tsaratananensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon tsaratananensis?

Andropogon tsaratananensis

What is the common name of Andropogon tsaratananensis?

Tsaratanan Bluestem

What is the natural habitat of Andropogon tsaratananensis?

Dry, sandy soils in open woods, prairies, and savannas

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388692-1: 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].