Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sorghoides
ID:
860893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 14: t. 1379 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860228



Common Names

  • Cleistachne sorghoides
  • Sorghum Cleistachne
  • Foxtail Cleistachne


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Description

Cleistachne sorghoides (also called Little Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in open, sunny areas. It is commonly found in meadows, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistachne sorghoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for weaving baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistachne sorghoides is a small, white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and have a single, short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistachne sorghoides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have established.

Where to Find Cleistachne sorghoides

Cleistachne sorghoides is native to the temperate regions of eastern Asia and can be found in China, Japan, Korea, and Russia.

Cleistachne sorghoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistachne sorghoides?

Cleistachne sorghoides

What is the common name of Cleistachne sorghoides?

Sorghum cleistachne

Where is Cleistachne sorghoides found?

Cleistachne sorghoides is found in Africa, Asia, and Europe

Species in the Cleistachne 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396395-1: 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].