Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
stolzii
ID:
848464

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pilg.) C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 112 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847799



Common Names

  • Andropterum stolzii
  • Stolz's Andropterum
  • Stolzii Andropterum


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Description

Andropterum stolzii (also called Stolz's andropterum, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is a perennial grass growing to 0.5–1 m tall, with a tufted habit. It is found in grassland, savanna and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Andropterum stolzii is a species of grass that is used in landscaping and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used to make paper and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropterum stolzii has small, yellow flowers that grow in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropterum stolzii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers light shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Andropterum stolzii

Andropterum stolzii can be found in the grasslands of India and Sri Lanka.

Andropterum stolzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropterum stolzii?

Andropterum stolzii

What is the common name of Andropterum stolzii?

Stolz's Bluestem

What is the habitat of Andropterum stolzii?

Dry, sandy soils

Species in the Andropterum genus

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388767-1: 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].