Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cretaceus
ID:
1416804

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weakley & Schori

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 12: 57 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429269

Common Names

  • Andropogon cretaceus
  • Cretaceous Bluestem
  • Cretaceous Andropogon

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Description

Andropogon cretaceus (also called Cretaceous Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides. Its leaves are alternate, linear, and have a sharp tip. Its flowers are greenish-brown, and its fruits are spikelets.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon cretaceus is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropogon cretaceus has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon cretaceus is a perennial grass that grows in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, separate the rhizomes into sections and replant in a moist, well-drained soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings are established.

Where to Find Andropogon cretaceus

Andropogon cretaceus can be found in the United States.

Andropogon cretaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon cretaceus?

Andropogon cretaceus

What is the common name of Andropogon cretaceus?

Cretaceous beardgrass

What is the family of Andropogon cretaceus?

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

IPNI record: 77191661-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001429110
Alan Stuart Weakley (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weakley' in the authors string.
Melanie Schori: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schori' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77191661-1: 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].