Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
guaraniticus
ID:
1324537

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Nagah. & Norrmann

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 129: 53 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336991

Common Names

  • Andropogon guaraniticus
  • Guaraniticus Andropogon
  • Guaraniticus's Andropogon

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Description

Andropogon guaraniticus (also called Andropogon, among many other common names) is a grass that is native to South America. It typically grows up to 1.5 meters tall and prefers to grow in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon guaraniticus is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropogon guaraniticus has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon guaraniticus is a fast-growing grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It can tolerate some drought, but should be watered regularly during the growing season. It can be propagated from seed, which can be sown directly into the soil, or from divisions of the plant, which can be taken from the root ball and planted in a new pot.

Where to Find Andropogon guaraniticus

Andropogon guaraniticus can be found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Andropogon guaraniticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon guaraniticus?

Andropogon guaraniticus

What is the common name of Andropogon guaraniticus?

Giant Andropogon

What type of environment does Andropogon guaraniticus prefer?

Dry, tropical areas

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:77132057-1: 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].