Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
africanus
ID:
846725

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Autun 8: 325 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000846060

Common Names

  • African Bluestem
  • African Grass
  • African Spear Grass

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Description

Andropogon africanus (also called African bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has a clumping growth habit and is light green in color. It is found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon africanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropogon africanus has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough texture. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon africanus is a species of grass native to tropical Africa. It is a perennial grass, growing up to 1.5 m tall, with a clumping habit and long, narrow leaves. The inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets, up to 30 cm long. It is an important forage grass, and is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and is easy to propagate from seed.

Where to Find Andropogon africanus

Andropogon africanus can be found in tropical Africa.

Andropogon africanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon africanus?

Andropogon africanus

What is the natural habitat of Andropogon africanus?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia.

What are the common uses of Andropogon africanus?

It is used in traditional medicine, as a food source, and for its ornamental value.

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387446-1: 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].