Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
incomptus
ID:
847476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 17: 467 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000846811

Common Names

  • Andropogon Incomptus
  • Andropogon Lecomtei
  • Andropogon Leersioides

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Description

Andropogon incomptus (also called Unkempt Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in clumps, reaching heights of up to 1.5 meters, and has a bluish-green color. It is commonly found in grasslands, savannas, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon incomptus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andropogon incomptus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis, and the seedlings are long, thin, and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon incomptus is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought and heat tolerant and can be used in areas with poor soil. It is a good choice for erosion control and can be used in meadows, pastures, and naturalized areas.

Where to Find Andropogon incomptus

Andropogon incomptus can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Andropogon incomptus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon incomptus?

Andropogon incomptus

What is the common name of Andropogon incomptus?

Incompetent Beard Grass

What is the habitat of Andropogon incomptus?

It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides

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

William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388032-1: 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].