Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
arenarius
ID:
846791

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Flora 68: 134 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000846126

Common Names

  • Andropogon arenarius
  • Arenarius andropogon
  • Arenarius argenteopilosus

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Description

Andropogon arenarius (also called sand bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States. It has a clumping growth habit and is light green in color. It is found in sandy areas, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon arenarius 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 arenarius 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon arenarius 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 arenarius

Andropogon arenarius is native to the eastern United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Texas.

Andropogon arenarius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon arenarius?

Andropogon arenarius

What is the common name of Andropogon arenarius?

Sand Beardgrass

What is the family of Andropogon arenarius?

Poaceae

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387495-1: 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].