Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pusillus
ID:
847993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 233 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847328

Common Names

  • Little Bluestem
  • Little Bluestem Grass
  • Andropogon pusillus

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Description

Andropogon pusillus (also called Little Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a clump-forming grass with short, blue-green leaves that turn a reddish-bronze color in the fall. It is found in dry, open woods and prairies and is often used in landscaping and restoration projects.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon pusillus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andropogon pusillus is a small, purplish-brown spikelet. The seed of this plant is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender and have a reddish-brown hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Andropogon pusillus is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 2 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in the spring or fall in a sunny location and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Andropogon pusillus

Andropogon pusillus is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Andropogon pusillus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon pusillus?

Andropogon pusillus

What is the common name of Andropogon pusillus?

Little Bluestem

What is the natural habitat of Andropogon pusillus?

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388445-1: 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].