Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
polyptychos
ID:
847940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 380 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847275

Common Names

  • Many-Folded Bluestem
  • Many-Folded Grama Grass
  • Many-Folded Grama

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Description

Andropogon polyptychos (also called Many-Folded Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a tall grass, growing up to 2 meters in height, with a thick stem and bright green leaves. It is found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands, and is especially common in the Great Plains region of the United States.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon polyptychos is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and as a windbreak. It can also be used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Andropogon polyptychos has small, yellowish-green flower heads that are clustered in a panicle. The seeds are small and oval-shaped with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are thin and grass-like with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon polyptychos can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a warm-season grass and will go dormant in the winter. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt.

Where to Find Andropogon polyptychos

Andropogon polyptychos can be found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Andropogon polyptychos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon polyptychos?

Andropogon polyptychos

What is the common name of Andropogon polyptychos?

Many-flowered bluestem

What is the natural habitat of Andropogon polyptychos?

Dry, open woods and prairies

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388398-1: 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].