Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
barretoi
ID:
846865

Status:
valid

Authors:
Norrmann & Quarín

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 39: 171 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000846200

Common Names

  • Barreto's Bluestem
  • Barreto's Beardgrass
  • Barreto's Grass

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Description

Andropogon barretoi (also called Barrett's bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States and Mexico. It typically grows in dry to moist soils and is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon barretoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropogon barretoi 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 barretoi is a perennial grass that is native to the United States. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in the spring or fall in a well-prepared seedbed. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the grass is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in the same manner as the seed.

Where to Find Andropogon barretoi

Andropogon barretoi can be found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Andropogon barretoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon barretoi?

Andropogon barretoi

What is the common name of Andropogon barretoi?

Barrett's Andropogon

What is the habitat of Andropogon barretoi?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed sites.

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

Guillermo Alberto Norrmann (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norrmann' in the authors string.
Camilo Luis Quarín (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quarín' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321952-2: 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].