Andropogon appendiculatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
appendiculatus
ID:
846781
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
wcs
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Fl. Afr. Austral. Ill. : 105 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000846116
Common Names
- Appendiculate Bluestem
- Appendiculate Grass
- Appendiculate Spear Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Andropogon appendiculatus (also called Appendiculate Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to three feet. It has narrow, flat leaves and white, fluffy seed heads. It grows in open woods, meadows, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Andropogon appendiculatus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to help control soil erosion and can be used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Andropogon appendiculatus has small, light green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Andropogon appendiculatus is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It is a clump-forming grass that grows up to 4 feet tall and produces arching, blue-green foliage. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Andropogon appendiculatus
Andropogon appendiculatus is native to the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.
Andropogon appendiculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andropogon appendiculatus?
Andropogon appendiculatus
What type of plant is Andropogon appendiculatus?
It is a grass
Where does Andropogon appendiculatus grow?
It grows in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387491-1: 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].