Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
perligulatus
ID:
847883

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 410 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847218

Common Names

  • Andropogon perligulatus
  • Perligulate Bluestem
  • Perligulate Grass

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Description

Andropogon perligulatus (also called Perligulate Andropogon, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It has a single, erect stem with a single, erect inflorescence. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon perligulatus is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropogon perligulatus has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon perligulatus is a perennial grass native to North America. It prefers moist soils and is tolerant of shade and drought. It grows best in full sun and can reach heights of up to 3 feet. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Andropogon perligulatus

Andropogon perligulatus is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in wetland habitats, such as swamps and bogs.

Andropogon perligulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon perligulatus?

Andropogon perligulatus

What is the common name of Andropogon perligulatus?

Perligulate Beardgrass

What is the natural habitat of Andropogon perligulatus?

Dry open woods, prairies, 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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388357-1: 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].