Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bentii
ID:
846875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1907: 224 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000846210

Common Names

  • Andropogon bentii
  • Bentii Bluestem
  • Bentii Beardgrass

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Description

Andropogon bentii (also called Bent's bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. It typically grows in dry to moist soils and is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andropogon bentii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are slender and upright with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon bentii can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. All propagation methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Andropogon bentii

Andropogon bentii can be found in the tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands of Africa.

Andropogon bentii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon bentii?

Andropogon bentii

What is the common name of Andropogon bentii?

Bent's Andropogon

What is the habitat of Andropogon bentii?

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387571-1: 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].