Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
insolitus
ID:
847488

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sohns

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 271 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000846823

Common Names

  • Insolitus Grass
  • Slender Bluestem
  • Slender Andropogon

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Description

Andropogon insolitus (also called Sand Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It typically grows up to 1.5 m tall and has a distinctive three-branched inflorescence. It is found in a variety of habitats including sandy soils, grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon insolitus 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 insolitus 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 insolitus 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 insolitus

Andropogon insolitus can be found in grasslands and meadows in North America.

Andropogon insolitus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon insolitus?

Andropogon insolitus

What is the common name of Andropogon insolitus?

Unusual Beard Grass

What is the habitat of Andropogon insolitus?

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

Ernest Reeves Sohns (b.1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sohns' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:12905-2: 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].