Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
848045

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 327 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847380

Common Names

  • Rocky Andropogon
  • Rocky Beardgrass
  • Rocky Bluestem

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Description

Andropogon rupestris (also called Rock beard grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It grows in open grasslands, meadows, and savannas, and is often found in disturbed areas. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 1-2 m. Its leaves are linear, and its inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets.

Uses & Benefits

Andropogon rupestris is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Andropogon rupestris 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 rupestris is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a fast-growing grass that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist soils and can tolerate some shade. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division is best done in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Andropogon rupestris

Andropogon rupestris can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Andropogon rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Andropogon rupestris?

Andropogon rupestris

What is the common name of Andropogon rupestris?

Rock beardgrass

What is the habitat of Andropogon rupestris?

It is found in dry, rocky soils in 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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388489-1: 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].