Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
monocladus
ID:
847708

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Zanin & Longhi-Wagner

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 370 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847043

Common Names

  • Beard Grass
  • Bushy Bluestem
  • Bushy Beard Grass

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Description

Andropogon monocladus (also called One-flowered Beardgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a tufted grass with long, narrow leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including meadows, marshes, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon monocladus is used as an ornamental grass and is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropogon monocladus 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 monocladus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps in early spring before new growth begins.

Where to Find Andropogon monocladus

Andropogon monocladus can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Andropogon monocladus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon monocladus?

Andropogon monocladus

What is the common name of Andropogon monocladus?

One-branched Beardgrass

Where is Andropogon monocladus found?

Andropogon monocladus is found in Madagascar.

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

Hilda Maria Longhi-Wagner (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Longhi-Wagner' in the authors string.
Ana Zanin (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Zanin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:328296-2: 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].