Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 242 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847304
Common Names
- False Apricot Bluestem
- False Apricot Grama Grass
- False Apricot Grama
Description
Andropogon pseudapricus (also called False 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 pseudapricus 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 pseudapricus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Andropogon pseudapricus is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soils. Propagation is by seed, and it is best planted in spring or fall. It can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.
Where to Find Andropogon pseudapricus
Andropogon pseudapricus can be found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Andropogon pseudapricus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Andropogon pseudapricus?
Andropogon pseudapricus
What are the common names of Andropogon pseudapricus?
False Bluestem, False Bluestem
What is the growth habit of Andropogon pseudapricus?
It is a tall, perennial grass with a clumping growth habit.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388422-1: 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].