Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ligulatus
ID:
847605

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 2 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000846940

Common Names

  • Collar Bluestem
  • Collar Beardgrass
  • Collar Beard-grass

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Description

Andropogon ligulatus (also called Bushy Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States and Canada. It grows in prairies, savannas, and other open areas, and has a tall, upright form with a blue-green to purplish color. The leaves are long and narrow, and the seed heads are large and showy.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon ligulatus 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 ligulatus 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 ligulatus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location.

Where to Find Andropogon ligulatus

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

Andropogon ligulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon ligulatus?

Andropogon ligulatus

What is the common name of Andropogon ligulatus?

Ligulate Beardgrass

What is the habitat of Andropogon ligulatus?

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388143-1: 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].