Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
catarinensis
ID:
1317081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Norrmann & N.Nagah.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 50: 120 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329535

Common Names

  • Catarinensis Andropogon
  • Andropogon catarinensis
  • Andropogon catarinensis Andropogon

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Description

Andropogon catarinensis (also called Catarinense, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Brazil. It is found in open areas, and in coastal regions. It has a tufted habit, and its leaves are long and narrow, with a pointed tip. Its flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon catarinensis is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropogon catarinensis has white, tubular flowers with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, round nutlet. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon catarinensis is a perennial grass that grows in dry, rocky, or sandy soils. It is native to Brazil and can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Andropogon catarinensis

Andropogon catarinensis is native to Brazil.

Andropogon catarinensis FAQ

What is the common name of Andropogon catarinensis?

Catarina Andropogon

What type of soil is best for Andropogon catarinensis?

Well-draining, sandy soil

What is the ideal temperature range for Andropogon catarinensis?

50-70°F (10-21°C)

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.
Nicolás Nagahama: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Nagah.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60460281-2: 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].