Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mannii
ID:
847658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 232 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000846993

Common Names

  • Mann's Bluestem
  • Mann's Grass
  • Mann's Hairgrass

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Description

Andropogon mannii (also called Mann's 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 mannii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropogon mannii has a flower that is a panicle with spikelets that are arranged in two rows. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon mannii can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas.

Where to Find Andropogon mannii

Andropogon mannii can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Virginia.

Andropogon mannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon mannii?

Andropogon mannii

What is the common name of Andropogon mannii?

Mann's bluestem

What is the natural habitat of Andropogon mannii?

Dry, sandy soils in open 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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388183-1: 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].