Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
leucostachyus
ID:
847595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 187 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000846930

Common Names

  • Slender Wiregrass
  • Slender Bluestem
  • Slender Beardgrass

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Description

Andropogon leucostachyus (also called White Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has an upright habit and grows up to 4 feet tall. Its leaves are narrow and green, and its flowers are a reddish-brown color. It grows in dry soils and is often found in prairies, open woods, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon leucostachyus is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make baskets and mats. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andropogon leucostachyus is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon leucostachyus is a warm-season grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a clump-forming grass that grows in a variety of soils and is tolerant of both drought and wet conditions. It is best grown in full sun and can be propagated by seed or division. It is a good choice for erosion control, as well as for use in meadows and naturalized areas.

Where to Find Andropogon leucostachyus

Andropogon leucostachyus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Andropogon leucostachyus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon leucostachyus?

Andropogon leucostachyus

What is the common name of Andropogon leucostachyus?

White-spike Beardgrass

What is the habitat of Andropogon leucostachyus?

Dry, sandy, or rocky soils

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:12920-2: 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].