Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
durifolius
ID:
847149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renvoize

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 39: 181 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000846484

Common Names

  • Rough Bluestem
  • Rough Beardgrass
  • Rough Grass

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Description

Andropogon durifolius (also called Rough Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a tall grass, growing up to 2m in height, with a bluish-green color. It is found in prairies, fields, and open woodlands, and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon durifolius is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and can also be used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropogon durifolius has small, pink-orange flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon durifolius is a warm-season grass native to the southeastern United States. It grows up to 4 feet tall and has a clumping growth habit. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and prefers full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or division. It is a good choice for erosion control and can be used in meadows, prairies, and naturalized areas.

Where to Find Andropogon durifolius

Andropogon durifolius can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Andropogon durifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon durifolius?

Andropogon durifolius

What type of plant is Andropogon durifolius?

Grass

What is the origin of Andropogon durifolius?

Native to North America

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

Stephen Andrew Renvoize (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renvoize' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:12816-2: 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].