Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pinguipes
ID:
847911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 411 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847246

Common Names

  • Pinguipes Bluestem
  • Pinguipes Beardgrass
  • Pinguipes Andropogon

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Description

Andropogon pinguipes (also called hairy bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a warm-season grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 6 feet in height. It has a hairy stem and a light green to blue-green foliage. It is found in open woodlands, prairies, and meadows, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon pinguipes is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropogon pinguipes has small, greenish-white flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon pinguipes 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 pinguipes

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

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:388376-1: 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].