Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
campestris
ID:
846949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math. 2: 277 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000846284

Common Names

  • Field Bluestem
  • Field Beardgrass
  • Field Grass

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Description

Andropogon campestris (also called Campestris, among many other common names) is an evergreen grass with a dense, upright habit. It is native to India and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon campestris is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and forage for livestock. The plant is also used for erosion control and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andropogon campestris 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 campestris is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 4 feet. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate both wet and dry conditions. It is best propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two months. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Andropogon campestris

Andropogon campestris is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Andropogon campestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon campestris?

Andropogon campestris

What type of plant is Andropogon campestris?

It is a grass

Where does Andropogon campestris 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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387632-1: 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].