Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
perplexum
ID:
898819

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb. 17: 14 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898154



Common Names

  • Perplex Bluestem
  • Perplex Grass
  • Perplex Prairie Grass


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Description

Schizachyrium perplexum (also called Purple Three-awn, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in clumps and can reach up to 3 feet in height. Its leaves are narrow and have a purple tinge. It is found in dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Schizachyrium perplexum is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, as it is drought tolerant and can withstand salty conditions. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schizachyrium perplexum has small, purplish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizachyrium perplexum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Schizachyrium perplexum

Schizachyrium perplexum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Schizachyrium perplexum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizachyrium perplexum?

Schizachyrium perplexum

What is the common name of Schizachyrium perplexum?

Perplex bluestem

What is the habitat of Schizachyrium perplexum?

Dry, sandy, or rocky soils in prairies, open woodlands, and roadsides

Species in the Schizachyrium genus

Schizachyrium beckii, Schizachyrium bemarivense, Schizachyrium brevifolium, Schizachyrium claudopus, Schizachyrium condensatum, Schizachyrium crinizonatum, Schizachyrium cubense, Schizachyrium delavayi, Schizachyrium delicatum, Schizachyrium djalonicum, Schizachyrium dolosum, Schizachyrium exile, Schizachyrium fragile, Schizachyrium gaumeri, Schizachyrium gracile, Schizachyrium gracilipes, Schizachyrium gresicola, Schizachyrium impressum, Schizachyrium jeffreysii, Schizachyrium kwiluense, Schizachyrium lomaense, Schizachyrium lopollense, Schizachyrium maclaudii, Schizachyrium malacostachyum, Schizachyrium maritimum, Schizachyrium mexicanum, Schizachyrium microstachyum, Schizachyrium muelleri, Schizachyrium mukuluense, Schizachyrium niveum, Schizachyrium nodulosum, Schizachyrium occultum, Schizachyrium pachyarthron, Schizachyrium parvifolium, Schizachyrium penicillatum, Schizachyrium perplexum, Schizachyrium platyphyllum, Schizachyrium pseudeulalia, Schizachyrium pulchellum, Schizachyrium radicosum, Schizachyrium reedii, Schizachyrium rhizomatum, Schizachyrium ruderale, Schizachyrium sanguineum, Schizachyrium scabriflorum, Schizachyrium scintillans, Schizachyrium scoparium, Schizachyrium spicatum, Schizachyrium stoloniferum, Schizachyrium sulcatum,

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

Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420939-1: 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].